An extraordinarily fine and rare 1715, Dublin, Irish silver tankard from a very noted Newport, RI family collection and not previously offered for sale in over a hundred years.

Marked with the maker's mark "WP", crowned harp, and date mark within the chasing on the tankard, the "WP" makers mark also appears on the handle, with the crowned harp and date mark stamped on the inside rim of the lid, as well. Possibly the work of the Irish silversmith known as William Parker. Measures 9" tall, 5" across the base, and 9" from the back of the handle to the front of the lid (sight). Weight: 1323 grams.

An exceptionally rare and elaborate chased Irish silver tankard decorated in high relief work depicting a pastoral landscape with dense foliage, architectural elements, a dog chasing a stag, a fox, waterfowl and a center cartouche.

Provenance: William Shepard Wetmore (for the silver collection at Chateau-sur-Mer, Newport, Rhode Island Circa 1850s); William Watts Sherman (for the silver collection at Sherman House, Newport, Rhode Island circa 1890s); Annie Derbie Rogers Wetmore Sherman (retained in the silver collection at Sherman House, Newport, Rhode Island); and thence by descent to the present heir. Nothing adverse noted, minor wear consistent with age.

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