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Antique English Pewter Spouted Spire Flagon of Small Size, Circa 1790.
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Antique English Pewter Spouted Spire Flagon of Small Size, Circa 1790.

18th century
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Description

Description:

A George III pewter spire flagon, circa 1790.

The flagon has a tapering straight-sided drum with a flared foot, there are reeded bands to the upper half of the drum, a double dome-lid with no finial, open chair-back thumbpiece and double-scroll handle with ball terminal. The spout has an internal fitted grill.

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 thumb piece: 11.00 in (28.00cm).

Base diameter: 5.00in (12.50cm).

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £35.00

USA/Canada: £50.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-190.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1147735
Dealers Internal Reference
P-190
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Description
Description:

A George III pewter spire flagon, circa 1790.

The flagon has a tapering straight-sided drum with a flared foot, there are reeded bands to the upper half of the drum, a double dome-lid with no finial, open chair-back thumbpiece and double-scroll handle with ball terminal. The spout has an internal fitted grill.

fig 1. An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base.
fig 1. Antique English Pewter Spouted Spire Flagon of Small Size, Circa 1790.

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 thumb piece: 11.00 in (28.00cm).

Base diameter: 5.00in (12.50cm).

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £35.00

USA/Canada: £50.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-190.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147735
Dealers Internal Ref
P-190
Antique Pewter
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Antique british & european pewter.

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Archive I An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base.

Antique English Pewter Spouted Spire Flagon of Small Size, Circa 1790.

Archive II An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View II
Archive III An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View III
Archive IV An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View IV
Archive V An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View V
Archive VI An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View VI
Archive VII An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View VII
Archive VIII An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View VIII
Archive IX An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View IX
Archive X An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View X
Archive XI An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base. View XI
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An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base.
ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER SPOUTED SPIRE FLAGON OF SMALL SIZE, CIRCA 1790.
Ref: SA1147735
An antique late 18th-century spouted pewter spire flagon featuring a double-scroll handle, domed lid, and flared circular base.
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FAQs

A spire flagon is a tall, lidded metal vessel characterised by a tapered body and a distinctive domed lid shape resembling a spire. These vessels were widely manufactured throughout the 17th and 18th centuries for serving liquids in taverns and ecclesiastic settings.

Georgian flagons were predominantly cast from pewter, an alloy consisting primarily of tin combined with small amounts of copper, lead, or antimony to add strength and durability.

Authentic 18th-century pewter pieces typically feature touchmarks stamped into the surface, evidence of cast construction seams, hand-finished turning lines, and a characteristic dark oxidized patina built up over centuries.

Pewter vessels serve as effective focal points when styled on wooden sideboards, open shelving, or mantelpieces, contrasting well against contemporary minimalist backdrop finishes or exposed brickwork.

Preserve the original patina by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and washing occasionally with mild soap and lukewarm water. Avoid abrasive metal polishes or chemicals that strip historical surface oxidation.
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