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2006.78.2.1

Ceremonial pewter tankard with dated inscription [for box see 2006.78.2 .2]. [SM 1/4/2008]

2006.78.2.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceremonial pewter tankard with dated inscription [for box see 2006.78.2 .2]. [SM 1/4/2008]
Long description
Ceremonial pewter tankard given to donor to commemorate the 'topping out' of the Pitt Rivers Museum extension for research, display and education. The base of the tankard has been stamped with the maker's mark and an inscription. The front of the tankard has been inscribed with 'Presented by Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd to Dr John Hood Vice Chancellor Oxford University on the occasion of the "Topping Out" Pitt Rivers Museum 9th February 2006.' The tankard was used during the Topping Out ceremony to drink beer from. [MdeA 21/08/2006]
Person
Maker Royal Selangor
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source John Hood
Date / Period
Date made: Before 09/02/2006
Acquisition information
Donated: 24/02/2006
Materials and processes
Material Pewter Metal, Process Inscribed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Diameter: max 90 mm mouth, Diameter: max 98 mm base, Height: max 121 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2006.78.2.1
Research and responses

Royal Selangor is a Malaysian company [AP 02/05/2007]

Search terms: Ritual and Ceremonial, Vessel, Ceremonial Object, Cup

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