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Antique English Pewter 1 Quart Dome Lid Tankard by Robert Bush, Bristol 1755 - 1800.
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Antique English Pewter 1 Quart Dome Lid Tankard by Robert Bush, Bristol 1755 - 1800.

18th century
Sold 21 May 2025 · Antique Pewter
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Description

A fine antique English pewter lidded tankard of 32 fluid ounce capacity, by Robert Bush of Bristol, Cott O.P 737.

The Tankard is of ‘tulip’ form, with double dome lid and an open chair back thumb piece, double scroll handle with fish tail terminal.

The inside base is struck with a makers maker’s touch mark.

The tankard is in excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish.

Circa 1770.

Size:

Height: 7.5 in (19.0cm).

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £25.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Tankard to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1141577
Dealers Internal Reference
P-202
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A fine antique English pewter lidded tankard of 32 fluid ounce capacity, by Robert Bush of Bristol, Cott O.P 737.
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The Tankard is of ‘tulip’ form, with double dome lid and an open chair back thumb piece, double scroll handle with fish tail terminal.
Antique Pewter
fig 1. An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background.
fig 1. Antique English Pewter 1 Quart Dome Lid Tankard by Robert Bush, Bristol 1755 - 1800.

The inside base is struck with a makers maker’s touch mark.

The tankard is in excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish.

Circa 1770.

Size:

Height: 7.5 in (19.0cm).

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £25.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Tankard to the 18th Century.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141577
Dealers Internal Ref
P-202
Antique Pewter
Antique Pewter
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Antique british & european pewter.

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Archive I An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique English Pewter 1 Quart Dome Lid Tankard by Robert Bush, Bristol 1755 - 1800.

Archive II An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background. View II
Archive III An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background. View III
Archive IV An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background. View IV
Archive V An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background. View V
Archive VI An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background. View VI
Archive VII An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background. View VII
Archive VIII An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background. View VIII
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Gloucestershire
GL56 0AD
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Location: c/o Cotswold Oriental Rugs, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AD, United Kingdom
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An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background.
ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER 1 QUART DOME LID TANKARD BY ROBERT BUSH, BRISTOL 1755 - 1800.
Ref: SA1141577
An antique grey pewter tankard featuring a domed lid, scroll handle, and flared base against a plain background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTankards & Steins
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • Material[Pewter]
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsDomed lid, Scroll handle, Flared foot
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

An antique pewter tankard is a traditional lidded drinking vessel crafted from a tin alloy, historically used for ale and beer in taverns and households during the 18th century and earlier.

Georgian pewter was traditionally composed of an alloy primarily of tin, alloyed with lead, copper, or antimony, typically cast in moulds and finished by hand-hammering or lathe-turning.

Authentic pieces are identified by makers touchmarks or hallmarks stamped into the metal, weight consistency, characteristic oxidisation, and construction details such as soldered joints and thumbpiece styles.

An antique pewter tankard can be integrated into contemporary settings as a mantelpiece accent, a bookshelf display object, or utilised to hold dried botanicals.

Antique pewter should be cleaned gently using mild soap and warm water, avoiding abrasive polishes that can strip the historic patina, and stored in a low-humidity environment.
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