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Antique Guernsey 1 Quart Lidded Flagon.
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Antique Guernsey 1 Quart Lidded Flagon.

18th century
For Sale by Antique Pewter
Description

Antique Guernsey flagon of 1 quart capacity, heart shaped lid with twin acorn thumb piece.

The flagon is in excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish.

Circa 1750.

Size:

Height: 9.00 in (23cm)

Shipping costs:

UK: £10.00

Europe: £20.00

USA/Canada: £30.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-009.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Lidded Flagon to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA535083
Dealers Internal Reference
P-009
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Description
Antique Guernsey flagon of 1 quart capacity, heart shaped lid with twin acorn thumb piece.

The flagon is in excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish.

Circa 1750.

Size:

Height: 9.00 in (23cm)

Shipping costs:

UK: £10.00

Europe: £20.00

USA/Canada: £30.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Stock number: P-009.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Lidded Flagon to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA535083
Dealers Internal Ref
P-009
Antique Pewter
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Antique british & european pewter.

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Archive I An antique dark grey pewter lidded flagon featuring a bulbous body, flared collar, hinged lid, and handle.

Antique Guernsey 1 Quart Lidded Flagon.

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An antique dark grey pewter lidded flagon featuring a bulbous body, flared collar, hinged lid, and handle.
ANTIQUE GUERNSEY 1 QUART LIDDED FLAGON.
Ref: SA535083
An antique dark grey pewter lidded flagon featuring a bulbous body, flared collar, hinged lid, and handle.
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  • ObjectFlagons & Pitchers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsBulbous body, Hinged lid, Scroll thumbpiece, Incised ring moulding
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in)

This Georgian antique Guernsey ligned flagon dates from 1750. The piece is made of pewter with a dark grey colour and a polished finish. Notable details include a bulbous body, a flared collar, an incised ring moulding around the waist and lower body, a heart-shaped hinged lid, a slender vertical handle, and a twin acorn thumbpiece at the top of the handle. The vessel measures 23 cm high. Today, this flagon functions well displayed on a sideboard top in a rustic farmhouse interior. It adds a traditional decorative element to a dining room, kitchen, or living space, serving as an authentic historic accent for a tabletop display or shelf.

FAQs

A Guernsey pewter flagon is a traditional liquid measure originating from the Channel Islands, characterized by its pear-shaped bulbous body, flat hinged lid, and sturdy handle used historically for cider, wine, or ale.

Antique flagons were typically cast using pewter, an alloy composed primarily of tin combined with small amounts of copper, lead, or antimony to provide strength and durability.

Authentic period pewter flagons feature distinct maker touchmarks or capacity verification stamps, visible cast seam lines, historic wear on the base, and a natural muted oxidisation or patina.

Pewter flagons function as excellent accent pieces on dining room sideboards, rustic kitchen dressers, or open bookshelf display units alongside complementary period ceramics and woodenware.

Dust antique pewter regularly with a soft cloth and wash with mild soapy water if necessary, avoiding harsh abrasive polishes that strip the protective dark patination.
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