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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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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
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
Made of stainless steel and aluminum in the shape of a tankard, inside is a white plastic ice bucket. Maker's mark is underneath.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Three English Pewter Tankards
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Three English pewter tankards with various engravings and marks.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Barware
Materials
Pewter
$1,195 Sale Price / set
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Vintage Majolica Ceramic Fisherman's Tankard
Located in Bradenton, FL
Vintage Ceramic Majolica Fisherman's Tankard. This tankard or stein features a largemouth bass fish design in vivid colors of blue, green, yellow and brown.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
English Renaissance Style Pewter Tankards
Located in Queens, NY
10 English Renaissance-style (20th Century) pewter tankards with lid. (PRICED EACH)
Category
20th Century British Renaissance Tableware
Materials
Pewter
$625 / item