Tankard, ca. 1727-1766

Mark:
J:Clarke, upper- and lowercase script with a colon, in a rectangular punch, on top of the cover and on the bottom <br/>
Engraved:
I R M <br/>
Exhibited:
Early American Silver from the Collection of Cornelius C. Moore; The Rhode Island Historical Society; Providence, Rhode Island; January 1961; no. 36. The Point Association of Newport; Newport, Rhode Island; July 21, 1962; no. 33. St. Julia's Women's Club; Weston, Massachusetts; May 25, 1966; no. 34. <br/>
Dimensions:
H. 7 3/16' D. of top 4 1/4" D. of bottom 5 9/16" 30.26ozt. <br/> This tankard has tapering sides, moulded baseband, and a stepped low domed cover without a finial. A scroll thumbpiece is attached to the cover. Below the hinge, on the outside curve of the handle, is a flat, shaped moulding. A circular body drop was used below the handle. Terminating the handle is a plain circular disk, slightly convex and somewhat dented. I R M is engraved with block letters on the handle of this tankard.