Tankard with Tiger Handle (Primary Title)

Hamilton and Company, India, Calcutta, founded 1808 (Artist)

1867
Indian
Metalwork
Containers-Vessels
silver
Place Made,India,Bengal,Calcutta,
Overall: 4 3/4 × 5 7/8 × 3 7/8 in. (12.07 × 14.92 × 9.84 cm)
2011.309
Not on view
On base: HAMILTON & Co. JEWELERS On base: H & Co., elephant, A, trident
Monogrammed Initials on side to left of handle: GN On side opposite handle: EAST INDIAN RAILWAY; In Commemoration of the successful completion of the JUBBULPORE LINE and to recall many happy days and much good fellowship GEORGE NICOLL and his fellow laborers have pledged each other in this cup JUNE 1ST 1867
Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
Delight in Design: Indian Silver for theRaj
Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Art Gallery, Columbia University, September 17-December 13, 2008
Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, July 25-October 4, 2009

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