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Why did tankards have a glass bottom?
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There are a few different stories around why tankards have glass bottoms. One is that it’s to let the drinker better inspect their drink and its clarity. Another is that it allowed them to see whether a bar fight was about to happen, even when they were sipping. Browse a range of antique and contemporary tankards on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Georgian Silver Tankard
Located in Palermo, IT
Georgian silver tankard, mark of Robert Brown made in London 1741 , marked on top and on the right
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Newcastle Sterling Silver Tankard (1783)
By John Langlands I & John Robertson I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver tankard made by
Category
Antique 1780s British George III Barware
Materials
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
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
Nautical Theme Silver Tankard, London, 1933
Located in London, GB
Superb silver tankard with a nautical theme by makers Richard Pringle
and date London, 1933
Category
Vintage 1930s British Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Smooth Silver Tankard, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Small smooth silver tankard is a silver item realized in the mid-20th Century.
Brand stamps
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Pitchers
Materials
Silver
