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Good Pair of 19th Century Pewter Pint Tankards
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Good Pair of 19th Century Pewter Pint Tankards

19th century
Sold 10 February 2025 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

This good pair of pewter pint tankards are marked for maker Charles Bentley of London c1837-60. Both are engraved with the owners intials and have a good patina. A robust pair of 'bucket and ridge' design tanakards, marked to the rims and interiors.

The condition is very good overall with no splits or dents. Some surface marking as is to be expected and one base is slightly misshapen.

Total weight approx 516g

Height approx 13cm

Span approx 14.5cm

Diameter at rim approx 9.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this 19th Century Pewter Tankard to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
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SA1045357
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Description
This good pair of pewter pint tankards are marked for maker Charles Bentley of London c1837-60. Both are engraved with the owners intials and have a good patina. A robust pair of 'bucket and ridge' design tanakards, marked to the rims and interiors.
fig 1. Two antique grey pewter pint tankards featuring banded detailing, scrolled handles, and engraved initials.
fig 1. Good Pair of 19th Century Pewter Pint Tankards

The condition is very good overall with no splits or dents. Some surface marking as is to be expected and one base is slightly misshapen.

Total weight approx 516g

Height approx 13cm

Span approx 14.5cm

Diameter at rim approx 9.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated this 19th Century Pewter Tankard to the 1850s.

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1045357
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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Archive I Two antique grey pewter pint tankards featuring banded detailing, scrolled handles, and engraved initials. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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David Pickett Antiques

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Two antique grey pewter pint tankards featuring banded detailing, scrolled handles, and engraved initials.
Good Pair of 19th Century Pewter Pint Tankards
Ref: SA1045357
Two antique grey pewter pint tankards featuring banded detailing, scrolled handles, and engraved initials.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTankards & Mugs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsScrolled handle, Banded reeding, Footed base, Engraved initials
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Pewter tankards have been used in British taverns and households for centuries, primarily as drinking vessels for ale and beer before glass production became widespread.

They are traditionally cast from an alloy of tin, combined with varying amounts of copper, lead, or antimony, often shaped using moulds and finished on a lathe.

Authenticity is typically verified by examining maker marks, touchmarks, verification stamps, weight, and the natural oxidisation and patina developed over decades or centuries.

These metallic vessels can be displayed on open shelving, used as small vases for dried botanicals, or styled on a sideboard to add industrial and historical texture to a room.

Pewter should be cleaned gently with mild soap and water, avoiding abrasive polishes that can strip the historic patina, and kept in a dry environment to prevent corrosion.
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