Antique English Pewter Lidded Tankard, Old English Wine Standard Quart, C1780.

Name: Antique English Pewter Lidded Tankard, Old English Wine Standard Quart, C1780.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA443998
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Description

Antique English pewter lidded tankard, 1 quart Old English Wine Standard.

Circa 1780.

A fine tankard with double dome lid, bulbous drum with fillet on a large flared foot.

Double scroll handle with fishtail terminal.

Open chair back thumb piece.

The hinge to the lid looks to be original with no repair.

There are no visible makers marks that I can find.

I have measured the capacity and it is about 33 fl oz; so 1 quart to the Old English Wine Standard.

The tankard has a polished silver grey finish, there is possibly a repair to the handle terminal (see detailed images).

Weight: 890g

Height to top of dome lid: 19cm (7.5in).

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA443998

Dealers Internal Reference

AOR-P002

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Description

Antique English pewter lidded tankard, 1 quart Old English Wine Standard.

Circa 1780.

A fine tankard with double dome lid, bulbous drum with fillet on a large flared foot.

Double scroll handle with fishtail terminal.