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Artist:
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John Coney
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Title:
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Tankard
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Date:
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c. 1715
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Medium:
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Silver
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Dimensions:
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6 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/2in. (17.1 x 17.1 x 11.4cm)
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Credit Line:
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Gift of James F. and Louise H. Bell
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Location:
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Gallery 350
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This tankard was made by John Coney, an early colonial New England silversmith accomplished in the production of both ceremonial and domestic silver. Coney was the first Boston silversmith to hire a London-trained artisan in his shop. The timeless popularity of this particular type of domed tankard is seen in two similar Boston tankards made in the late 18th century.
The neoclassical oval monogram containing the initials "MB" on the front of this tankard was added at a later date.
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Artist/Creator(s)
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Name:
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Coney, John
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Role:
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Maker
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Nationality:
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American
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Life Dates:
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American, 1656-1722
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Object Description
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Inscriptions:
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Mark
Engraved on underside are the initials [R*K]. On the front is a later engraved oval contain engraved in shield, on front body: [J.M.B.]
maker's marks: [IC] crude capitals, crown above, Coney
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Classification:
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Metalwork
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Physical Description:
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tankard, engraved with monogram [J.M.B.] in shield on front body; serrated cover, scroll thumbpiece, cherub handle tip; reeded at base
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Creation Place:
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North America, United States, , Massachusetts, Boston
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Accession #:
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32.21.7
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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