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19th Century Pewter Lidded Tankard
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19th Century Pewter Lidded Tankard

19th century
Sold 14 August 2024 · David Pickett Antiques
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Description

A good pewter lidded quart tankard. Bearing no makers marks but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. Very robust piece with a wonderful stained glass base.

The condition is good overall with no dents or splits. Some age related surface marking but a good patination. A fine decorative piece but with a slight slow leak. Very clean interior.

Weight approx 1.2kg

Height approx 21cm

Total span approx 17cm

Base diameter approx 12cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1052912
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Description
A good pewter lidded quart tankard. Bearing no makers marks but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. Very robust piece with a wonderful stained glass base.

The condition is good overall with no dents or splits. Some age related surface marking but a good patination. A fine decorative piece but with a slight slow leak. Very clean interior.

Weight approx 1.2kg

Height approx 21cm

Total span approx 17cm

Base diameter approx 12cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1052912
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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An antique 19th-century pewter lidded tankard with a domed lid and a cast thumbpiece handle.
19th Century Pewter Lidded Tankard
Ref: SA1052912
An antique 19th-century pewter lidded tankard with a domed lid and a cast thumbpiece handle.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsDomed hinged lid, C-scroll handle, Thumbpiece, Horizontal banded body
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

Pewter lidded tankards have been used since the 17th century primarily for drinking ale and beer, with the hinged lid introduced largely for hygiene and to keep insects out in tavern settings.

These vessels are crafted from pewter, an alloy traditionally composed of tin combined with copper, antimony, and historically lead, which gives the metal its characteristic heavy feel and soft lustre.

Authentic pieces are identified by hallmarks or touchmarks stamped by the maker or guild, patination from age, weight, and casting seams that indicate older manufacturing methods.

An antique tankard can be utilised as a decorative shelf accent, a sculptural vase for dried botanicals, or styled atop a sideboard to add historical texture and metallic contrast to a room.

Antique pewter should be cleaned gently with mild soap and warm water when necessary, avoiding aggressive metal polishes that can remove the historical patina and diminish the value of the piece.
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