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Two photographs of a tankard inscribed 'Calcutta'.

Catalogue reference: Photo 391

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This record is about the Two photographs of a tankard inscribed 'Calcutta'. dating from 1970s.

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Reference

Photo 391

Title

Two photographs of a tankard inscribed 'Calcutta'.

Date

1970s

Description

Modern photographs of an antique brown Lambeth stoneware tankard with brass rim, measuring 8¼'' high by 5¼'' diameter, in the possession of an English antiques dealer. The tankard has a crest bearing the words Engl.E.Ind.Comp, with Calcutta inscribed below.

Held by
British Library: Asian and African Studies
Language

Not applicable

Physical description

2 items

Access conditions

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Immediate source of acquisition

Presented by Mr R.W.S. Gentle.

Physical condition

Dimensions: 162 mm x 116 mm.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/32cdb876-2f38-497c-a598-8dea8f719f87/

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Two photographs of a tankard inscribed 'Calcutta'.