A Pair of American Silver Large Tankards, Howard & Co., New York, early 20th century

each tapered cylindrical, the body chased with strapwork panels enclosing flowers, fruit and lion masks, also chased with portraits of a gentleman in 17th century dress and a woman in 16th century dress, flanking an oval cartouche engraved with arms, the domed covers chased to match and with lion head thumbpieces

good condition
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