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Antique English Pewter Spire Flagon of Half Gallon Oews Capacity, Circa 1760.
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Antique English Pewter Spire Flagon of Half Gallon Oews Capacity, Circa 1760.

18th century
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Description

Description:

A George III pewter spire flagon, O.E.W.S. half-gallon, circa 1760.

The flagon has a tapering straight-sided drum with reeded foot ring, a dome-lid with baluster finial, chair-back thumbpiece and double-scroll handle with hooded-ball terminal.

There are no makers marks that I can detect.

These flagon were for communion use in Churches.

Condition:

Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.

Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.

Size:

Height to top of finial: 12.00 in (30.00cm).

Base diameter: 6.50in (16.00cm).

Capacity: 71.6 fl.oz.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £35.00

USA/Canada: £50.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-157.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Spire Flagon to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1145487
Dealers Internal Reference
P-157
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Description
Description:

A George III pewter spire flagon, O.E.W.S. half-gallon, circa 1760.

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The flagon has a tapering straight-sided drum with reeded foot ring, a dome-lid with baluster finial, chair-back thumbpiece and double-scroll handle with hooded-ball terminal.
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fig 1. An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base.
fig 1. Antique English Pewter Spire Flagon of Half Gallon Oews Capacity, Circa 1760.

There are no makers marks that I can detect.

These flagon were for communion use in Churches.

Condition:

Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.

Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base.
fig 2. Antique English Pewter Spire Flagon of Half Gallon Oews Capacity, Circa 1760.

Size:

Height to top of finial: 12.00 in (30.00cm).

Base diameter: 6.50in (16.00cm).

Capacity: 71.6 fl.oz.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £35.00

USA/Canada: £50.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-157.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Spire Flagon to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145487
Dealers Internal Ref
P-157
Antique Pewter
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Antique british & european pewter.

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Archive I An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base.

Antique English Pewter Spire Flagon of Half Gallon Oews Capacity, Circa 1760.

Archive II An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base. View IX
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An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base.
ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER SPIRE FLAGON OF HALF GALLON OEWS CAPACITY, CIRCA 1760.
Ref: SA1145487
An eighteenth-century dark grey pewter spire flagon featuring a tapered cylindrical body, domed lid with spire finial, double-scroll handle, and moulded spreading base.
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  • ObjectFlagons & Pitchers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsSpire finial, double-scroll handle, moulded base, reeded bands
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 16 cm (6 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This George III pewter spire flagon dates from circa 1760. Constructed from dark grey pewter with a polished silver-grey finish, the piece follows an 18th-century Georgian style designed for church communion use. The vessel comprises a tapering straight-sided drum fitted with horizontal reeded bands, a domed lid topped by a spire-style finial, a chair-back thumbpiece, a double-scroll handle ending in a hooded-ball terminal, and a moulded spreading base. Small traces of light oxide appear on the surface. Measuring 30 cm high, 16 cm wide, and 16 cm deep with a half-gallon capacity, the flagon integrates well into a traditional gentleman's library or acts as a striking display item on a sideboard top. The sturdy metallic composition and timeless silhouette suit historical interiors and classic collections alike.

FAQs

A flagon is a large vessel with a handle, thumbpiece, and hinged lid, historically used for serving ale, wine, or church communion liquids. The spire variant features a distinctively shaped finial atop its domed cover, characteristic of eighteenth-century English metalware.

Traditional eighteenth-century pewter was cast in heavy iron or brass moulds using an alloy composed primarily of tin with small additions of copper or lead. Separate cast sections, including the body, handle, base, and lid, were joined with solder and finished on a manual lathe.

Authentic Georgian flagons frequently feature maker touchmarks, evidence of hand-lathe turning lines, and soft casting seams along the handle. Genuine age presents through a naturally oxidised grey patina and subtle surface wear around the base and thumbpiece.

Display the flagon as a focal sculptural object on a dark timber sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a curated open shelving unit. Combining dark pewter with natural wood or stone surfaces highlights the metallic texture without visual clutter.

Clean gently using warm water and mild soap with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh abrasives or metal polishes that strip historical patina. Maintain the stable oxidised surface by dusting regularly and storing the vessel in a dry interior environment.
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