18th Century Near Graduated Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Tankards

Name: 18th Century Near Graduated Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Tankards
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA967635
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by David Pickett Antiques

Description

This fine pair of Old Sheffield Plated tankards date to c1780-1800. Both are marked for maker 'T&T BP' and have a very slight difference in design in terms of central band to the larger tankard, otherwise being identical. Both have false bottoms, copper bases and visible seams under the handles.

The tankards are in good condition with some copper bleed to body and tops of handles. The larger tankard has a slight ding to the base and the smaller tankard has a stubborn black mark to the side. Both tankards are watertight and have relatively clean interiors for their age.

Large tankard - Height to top of handle approx 16.5cm. Base diameter approx 11.5cm. Weight approx 510g

Small tankard - Height to top of handle approx 13cm. Base diameter approx 9.5cm. Weight approx 354gg

Physical Dimensions

Height

16.5cm (6.50")

Width

11.5cm (4.53")

Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA967635

Dealers Notes

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Description

This fine pair of Old Sheffield Plated tankards date to c1780-1800.

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Both are marked for maker 'T&T BP' and have a very slight difference in design in terms of central band to the larger tankard, otherwise being identical.

David Pickett Antiques

Both have false bottoms, copper bases and visible seams under the handles.

fig 1. 18th Century Near Graduated Pair of Old Sheffield Plated Tankards

The tankards are in good condition with some copper bleed to body and tops of handles. The larger tankard has a slight ding to the base and the smaller tankard has a stubborn black mark to the side. Both tankards are watertight and have relatively clean interiors for their age.