Tankard (one of a pair)

Kensington Lewis|Charles Frederick Hancock|Edward Farrell

1824–25 · Silver, gilded silver · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

This pair of tankards if an outstanding example of the daring, eclectic historicism that was a specialty of the London silversmith Edward Farrell who collaborated with Kensington Lewis, a retailer. Farrell's work is characterized by boldly chased and cast decoration inspired by Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo designs. Lewis supplied silver to many patrons in the circle of the Prince Regent, but it was famously Prince Frederick Augustus, Duke of York who was his most voracious client.

Artist

Kensington Lewis|Charles Frederick Hancock|Edward Farrell

Date

1824–25

Medium

Silver, gilded silver

Culture

British, London

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of Paul and Elissa Cahn, 2017