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When were pewter tankards first used?
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Before ceramics were common for household goods, pewter was the material of choice for tankards. The earliest pewter tankards date back to the mid-17th century. Pewter was a practical choice, especially for pubs, because it was durable and inexpensive. It was also very easy to care for, in fact, dented mugs can even be reshaped. It should be noted that older pewter was made using lead, which is poisonous, but today’s pewter is lead-free. Shop a collection of tankards from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
18th Century Austrian-Hungarian Pewter Tankard Hinged Lion Lid
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century Austrian-Hungarian pewter tankard hinged lion lid.
Fine antique Baroque pewter
Category
Antique 18th Century Austrian Baroque Barware
Materials
Pewter
Kayser Zinn, Fein Zinn Late 19th Century Pewter Tankard and Cup
By Kayserzinn 1
Located in Lomita, CA
The Fein Zinn and Kayserzinn set is handcrafted pewter. The vintage Fein Zinn pewter tankard and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Pewter
Pewter Tankard Designed by Archibald Knox for Liberty Tudric No. 053, circa 1902
By Archibald Knox
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Pewter Tankard, designed by Archibald Knox, for Liberty & Co and marked Tudric with
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Barware
Materials
Pewter
Fine Double "C" Handled Quart Tulip Export Pewter Tankard Townsend & Compton
By Townsend & Compton
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine double "C" handled quart tulip export Pewter mug or tankard by Townsend & Compton, circa
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English British Colonial Tableware
Materials
Pewter
19th Century Swedish Oak and Pewter Tankard With King Carl XV Coin
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Swedish oak tankard with beautiful etched pewter scroll-work decoration and royal coat
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Barware
Materials
Silver, Pewter