Tankard 1730 - 1750

This silver tankard, crafted by the prominent Philadelphia silversmith Philip Syng Jr. between 1730 and 1750, exemplifies the refined taste of the colonial era. The piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a simple yet elegant form with a hinged lid and an ornately designed handle. The tankard’s smooth, polished surface reflects the craftsmanship of the period, highlighting Syng Jr.’s mastery of the silversmith’s art. This exquisite object speaks to the growing prosperity and cultural sophistication of colonial America in the 18th century.