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Stunning Scottish Antique Solid Sterling Silver Tankard Mug 1885 Victorian 132g
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Stunning Scottish Antique Solid Sterling Silver Tankard Mug 1885 Victorian 132g

19th century
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A rare Scottish antique Victorian solid sterling silver tankard mug. It is hallmarked for Glasgow 1885 with the maker's mark being TS. It has been superbly made being engraved with sailing and mountain scenes. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 3.5 inches (9.2cm) tall by 13.75 inches (10cm) across the to including the handle by 3 inches (7.6cm) across the base excluding the handle and weighs 132 grams. A very well made piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Silver Tankard to the Victorian era.

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A rare Scottish antique Victorian solid sterling silver tankard mug. It is hallmarked for Glasgow 1885 with the maker's mark being TS. It has been superbly made being engraved with sailing and mountain scenes. It is in superb condition being free from dings splits holes distortions and repairs. It measures approx. 3.5 inches (9.2cm) tall by 13.75 inches (10cm) across the to including the handle by 3 inches (7.6cm) across the base excluding the handle and weighs 132 grams. A very well made piece.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Victorian Silver Tankard to the Victorian era.

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A Victorian sterling silver tankard mug featuring detailed relief floral decoration, a landscape roundel, a scroll handle, and a gilt interior.
STUNNING SCOTTISH ANTIQUE SOLID STERLING SILVER TANKARD MUG 1885 VICTORIAN 132g
Ref: SA1240327
A Victorian sterling silver tankard mug featuring detailed relief floral decoration, a landscape roundel, a scroll handle, and a gilt interior.
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  • ObjectTankards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse floral decoration, landscape cartouche, scroll handle, gilded interior

This Victorian solid sterling silver tankard mug, hallmarked for Glasgow 1885 by maker TS, presents a reflective silver finish alongside a warm gilt interior. The vessel displays intricate repousse floral decoration, a circular landscape cartouche depicting mountains and a sailboat, and an ornate scroll handle with leaf detailing. Raised floral motifs frame the central roundel and climb the exterior surface, while a flared circular foot anchors the cylindrical body. Measuring 9.2 cm tall, this substantial 132-gram piece serves as a sophisticated display item on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or a living room. The mug provides a decorative focal point for interior settings and functions as a traditional cabinet piece for collectors of Victorian silver.

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During the Victorian era, silver tankards and mugs were commonly produced as presentation pieces, commemorative gifts, or christening cups. Silversmiths of the late nineteenth century frequently incorporated naturalistic motifs, repousse scrollwork, and detailed landscape roundels to reflect prevailing decorative fashions.

Victorian silver mugs were constructed primarily from sterling silver, containing 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Decoration was executed using hand-chasing and repousse techniques, with interiors frequently featuring a wash of gold gilding to prevent corrosion from liquid contents.

Authentic items feature official British hallmark impressions, including a purity mark (lion passant for England or thistle for Scotland), an assay office mark (such as Edinburghs castle or Glasgows tree, bird, and bell), a date letter, and a makers mark. The weight and crispness of hand-chased relief work also indicate period authenticity.

A silver tankard can be displayed on a dining room sideboard, inside a glazed cabinet, or styled alongside books on an office shelf. Incorporating metallic hollowware onto tray settings or bar carts provides tactile visual interest and reflective depth to neutral decorative schemes.

Maintain silver hollowware by dusting with a soft cloth and polishing occasionally using a specialist silver foam or cream. Avoid abrasive cleaners that strip delicate chased detailing, and store in low-humidity environments or anti-tarnish cloth bags to minimise oxidisation.
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