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Rare Set of Four Antique Victorian Bell Shaped Tankards
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Rare Set of Four Antique Victorian Bell Shaped Tankards

19th century
Description

Rare set of four antique Victorian bell shaped tankards having four rare antique Victorian bell shaped tankards, two are engraved with 1/2 pints the other two engraved with 1/4 pints VR, with bell shaped bodies and a handle to the back raised on circular bases.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Bell Shaped Tankards to the 1880s.

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SA1215856
Dealers Internal Reference
275
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Description
Rare set of four antique Victorian bell shaped tankards having four rare antique Victorian bell shaped tankards, two are engraved with 1/2 pints the other two engraved with 1/4 pints VR, with bell shaped bodies and a handle to the back raised on circular bases.
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade has dated these Victorian Bell Shaped Tankards to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215856
Dealers Internal Ref
275
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A set of four antique Victorian bell-shaped brass tankards displayed in decreasing size.
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Archive I A set of four antique Victorian bell-shaped brass tankards displayed in decreasing size.

Rare Set of Four Antique Victorian Bell Shaped Tankards

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Archive V A set of four antique Victorian bell-shaped brass tankards displayed in decreasing size. View V
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Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

Unique Antiques by Emma Jade
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A set of four antique Victorian bell-shaped brass tankards displayed in decreasing size.
Rare set of four antique Victorian bell shaped tankards
Ref: SA1215856
A set of four antique Victorian bell-shaped brass tankards displayed in decreasing size.
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  • ObjectTankards & Measures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsBell-shaped body, Loop handle, Pedestal base, Flared rim
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This rare set of four antique Victorian bell-shaped tankards dates from 1880 in the Victorian style. Formed from brass with a warm gold finish, each piece displays a bell-shaped body, a side loop handle, a flared rim, and a pedestal base raised on a circular foot, with two tankards engraved with half-pints and the remaining two engraved with quarter-pints VR. The graduated vessels measure 10 cm high, 9 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top, this drinkware set suits a gentleman's library theme within a modern interior. These ornamental brass measures provide an appealing decorative accent when displayed in decreasing size together in a home today.

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Bell-shaped tankards and liquid measures gained widespread popularity across Great Britain during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Designed primarily for tavern use and commercial trade, their flared rims and bulbous lower bodies allowed accurate volume measurements for ales, ciders, and spirits.

Victorian tankards and measures were typically manufactured from cast or spun brass, copper, or pewter. Higher-end pieces featured silver plating over copper or nickel, while standard tavern wares utilised durable base metals with hand-soldered handles and reinforced rims.

Authentic period tankards often display official verification marks or crowned stamps near the rim indicating capacity accuracy. Additional hallmarks include hand-soldered joinery along seam lines, subtle variations in wall thickness, and authentic surface oxidisation consistent with age.

A graduated set of metal tankards styles effectively on a sideboard top, open kitchen shelving, or embedded within a bookshelf display. The warm metallic tones pair well with dark timber backgrounds, exposed brick, and traditional leather upholstered furniture.

Maintain antique metalware by dusting regularly with a clean, soft microfibre cloth. To preserve historical patina, avoid harsh chemical cleansers; if polishing is desired, apply a mild specialist metal polish sparingly with a soft cloth.
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