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Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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.
Weight: 890g
Height to top of dome lid: 19cm (7.5in).
Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Antique English Pewter Lidded Tankard, Old English Wine Standard Quart, C1780.
