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What are tankards used for?
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Tankards were widely used for drinking ales. They were widely used in Germany, Great Britain and in the Scandinavian countries. Metal tankards generally had a glass bottom, and legend has it, this was designed as a way to avoid conscription. If the drinker saw a coin in the bottom of the glass, they would refuse the drink, thus avoiding conscription. You’ll find a variety of tankards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Weller Pottery Tankard
By Weller Pottery
Located in Pueblo, CO
Nice Art Nouveau pottery tankard from Weller, dark to medium gloss brown with orange yellow floral
Category
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
German Faience Tankard
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical with pewter lid. Floral decoration and loop handle.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Delft and Faience
Materials
Pewter
1920s Sterling Silver Tankard
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver flat topped tankard
Category
Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Silver Tankard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Russian silver tankard; an addition to our range
Category
Antique 1870s Russian Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Renaissance Pewter Tankard
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style pewter tankard (measure).
Category
20th Century British Renaissance More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Pewter
Italian Tankard Ice Bucket
Located in Bradenton, FL
of stainless steel and aluminum in the shape of a tankard, inside is a white plastic ice bucket
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
