The image shows a detailed drawing of a pewter tankard with ornate decorations, including a handle carved with a human face and floral designs. Additional sketches above the tankard include a simple outline of a tankard, a phoenix with the year 1858 and the words "Established 1810," and a circular emblem with the initials "VS" surrounded by floral patterns. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black on a cream paper background. The main tankard drawing is positioned centrally and prominently, with the smaller sketches arranged above it in a horizontal alignment. The artist's signature, "J. Sanford Saltus," is in the bottom right corner.