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Antique English Victorian Pewter Quart Mug
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Antique English Victorian Pewter Quart Mug

19th century
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A good Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Pewter Mug of Quart capacity, with flared foot and well moulded handle, the body stamped QUART above a Victorian Weights and Measures Inspector's stamp, the base of the interior stamped X.

Height ~ 16.50 cm. / 6.49 inches ~ Width ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.11 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 18.00 cm. / 7.08 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1860

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Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Pewter Quart Mug to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09701518
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
VR verification mark: official Weights and Measures stamp from the reign of Queen Victoria.
Stamped QUART capacity mark: standard tavern measuring requirement.
Lathe-turned mouldings on body and foot: typical mid-19th-century English manufacture.
Dark grey surface oxidisation with handling wear: age on early pewter.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243074
Dealers Internal Reference
AEVPQM4-126
Description
A good Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Pewter Mug of Quart capacity, with flared foot and well moulded handle, the body stamped QUART above a Victorian Weights and Measures Inspector's stamp, the base of the interior stamped X.
fig 1. A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Pewter Quart Mug

Height ~ 16.50 cm. / 6.49 inches ~ Width ~ 13.00 cm. / 5.11 inches ~ Depth to include handle ~ 18.00 cm. / 7.08 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1860

LOVE This Item ? ~ Why Not Make Us An Offer ?

Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

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Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Pewter Quart Mug to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09701518
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
VR verification mark: official Weights and Measures stamp from the reign of Queen Victoria.
Stamped QUART capacity mark: standard tavern measuring requirement.
Lathe-turned mouldings on body and foot: typical mid-19th-century English manufacture.
Dark grey surface oxidisation with handling wear: age on early pewter.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243074
Dealers Internal Ref
AEVPQM4-126
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A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle.
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Archive I A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle.

Antique English Victorian Pewter Quart Mug

Archive II A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle. View II
Archive III A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle. View VI
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A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle.
Antique English Victorian Pewter Quart Mug
Ref: SA1243074
A cylindrical Victorian pewter quart mug featuring an aged grey patina, incised horizontal lines near the base, a flared foot rim, and a curved handle.
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  • ObjectTankards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsIncised horizontal girdles, Flared foot rim, Scroll handle, Cylindrical body
  • SizeH 16.5 cm (6 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This 19th-century Victorian English pewter quart mug exhibits a dark grey metallic surface with visible wear and an aged patina across its cylindrical body. It displays incised horizontal lines, a flared foot rim, and a curved scroll handle attached to the side. The piece stands 16.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 18 cm deep including the handle. In a modern home, this vessel sits neatly on a bookshelf as a decorative accent or display object. The construction utilizes durable pewter with a dark finish that complements rustic farmhouse interiors. Collectors of historic tavernware and metalwork appreciate its authentic period character and utility as a display piece.

During the Victorian era, pewter mugs and measures were standard utility items used in public houses and taverns across Great Britain for serving ale and cider. They were routinely produced according to strict capacity standards enforced by local inspectors.

Traditional pewter is a malleable metal alloy composed primarily of tin combined with small amounts of copper, lead, or antimony. Pieces were typically cast in alloy moulds, turned on a lathe to finish the surface, and fitted with separately cast handles using solder.

Authentic items often feature official verification touchmarks or capacity stamps stamped near the rim. Surface wear, subtle casting seams, lathe marks on the base, and a naturally darkened patina also assist in identification.

Pewter vessels can be styled on open kitchen shelving, display dressers, or bookshelves to add texture and historical contrast. Grouping pieces of varying heights creates an effective visual display within rustic or traditional room schemes.

Clean pewter gently using warm water and a mild soap, avoiding abrasive polishes or scrubbers that can strip the natural oxidisation. Ensure the piece is dried thoroughly with a soft cloth to maintain its aged surface patina.
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