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A Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Commemorative Rowing Tankards for Corpus Christi College Cambridge Dated 1860 and 1862
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A Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Commemorative Rowing Tankards for Corpus Christi College Cambridge Dated 1860 and 1862

19th century
Description

A pair of Victorian silver plated lidded commemorative Rowing Tankards for Corpus Christi College Cambridge dated 1860 and 1862 both for the November Challenge Fours in their respective years .

Size : 5 inches diameter 8.5 inches high

21.5 12.5

£190

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Rowing Tankards to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243627
Dealers Internal Reference
MA4541
Description
A pair of Victorian silver plated lidded commemorative Rowing Tankards for Corpus Christi College Cambridge dated 1860 and 1862 both for the November Challenge Fours in their respective years .

Size : 5 inches diameter 8.5 inches high

21.5 12.5

£190

Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated these Victorian Silver Rowing Tankards to the 1860s.

Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243627
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4541
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
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Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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A pair of Victorian silver-plated lidded tankards with engraved heraldic crests and crossed rowing oars.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian silver-plated lidded tankards with engraved heraldic crests and crossed rowing oars.

A Pair of Victorian Silver Plated Lidded Commemorative Rowing Tankards for Corpus Christi College Cambridge Dated 1860 and 1862

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DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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A pair of Victorian silver-plated lidded tankards with engraved heraldic crests and crossed rowing oars.
A pair of Victorian silver plated lidded commemorative Rowing Tankards for Corpus Christi College Cambridge dated 1860 and 1862
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A pair of Victorian silver-plated lidded tankards with engraved heraldic crests and crossed rowing oars.
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  • ObjectTankards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Metal
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved heraldic crests, Crossed rowing oars, Domed hinged lids, Stepped bases
  • SizeH 21.5 cm (8 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

A pair of Victorian silver-plated lidded commemorative rowing tankards for Corpus Christi College Cambridge, dated 1860 and 1862, represent the Victorian style. Fabricated from silver-plated metal, the pieces display a polished silver colour with dark tarnished highlights showing age and wear across the cylindrical bodies. Each tankard is decorated with finely engraved heraldic crests, crossed rowing oars, collegiate inscriptions, and participant names relating to the November Challenge Fours. Domed hinged lids sit atop the vessels, featuring small thumbpiece hardware and stepped circular moulding around the bases. The tankards measure 21.5 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library or study, these commemorative items suit placement on a bookshelf, desk, or mantelpiece. They function effectively as decorative historical accents or bookends within a traditional interior scheme.

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During the Victorian era, British universities such as Oxford and Cambridge frequently awarded engraved silver or silver-plated tankards as prizes for inter-collegiate rowing and athletic competitions. These vessels served as both functional drinking mugs and commemorative trophies showcasing college crests and event details.

Mid-Victorian tankards were typically constructed from sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver (EPNS). They feature engraved surface detailing, cast handles, and often domed hinged lids with decorative thumbpieces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-accurate hand engraving, makers marks or silver plate hallmarks, and specific historical dates. Wear patterns consistent with age, such as natural surface oxidisation and light rubbing on high points of electroplating, also indicate authenticity.

These items function as decorative accents on a library bookshelf, mantelpiece, or sideboard top. They add historical context when displayed alongside antique books, framed architectural prints, or integrated into a gentlemans study scheme.

Clean silver-plated tankards using a soft cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated for electroplated items to avoid wearing down the silver layer. Storing them in low-humidity environments helps to minimise surface oxidisation and tarnish.
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