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Antique Pewter Tankard

Three English Pewter Tankards
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Three English pewter tankards with various engravings and marks.
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19th Century British Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Antique Three English Pewter Tankards
Three English Pewter Tankards
H 6.5 in W 4.25 in D 7 in
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
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18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Pewter Tankard

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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
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Pewter Tankard

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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
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Pewter Tankard

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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
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Late 18th Century English British Colonial Antique Pewter Tankard

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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
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Silver, Pewter

Small Antique Footed Pewter Imperial Tankard Measures
Located in Sheffield, MA
Not quite a matching pair of imperial measures made of pewter in the shape of one handled mug or
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1830s British Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Large Group of Antique German Pewter Mugs, Tankards, and Ewers
Located in London, GB
Large group of antique German pewter mugs, tankards, and ewers German, eighteenth and nineteenth
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18th Century German Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Art Nouveau German Tankard Floral Motif Pewter Kayserzinn , Initials , Marks
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Art Nouveau German floral motif tankard, with engraved initials and floral patterns
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Antique French Hand-Painted Faience Pottery Porcelain Tankard with Pewter Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French hand-painted faience pottery porcelain tankard with pewter top, Circa 1870's.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Pewter Taper Sided Tankard from the Royal George, Chatham, c. 1860s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pewter taper sided tankard from the Royal George Pub, Chatham. Pint size. Mark of a rearing horse
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

18th Century German Faience Polychrome Pewter-Mounted Tankard in Columnar Form
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This 9.25" faience pewter-mounted tankard from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century is cylindrical
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18th Century German Baroque Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Glazed Ceramic Owl Form Tankard with Pewter Mounts
By Mettlach
Located in Stamford, CT
An extremely charming stoneware tankard in the form of an owl. With a two toned gray and blue glaze
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Pewter Tankard

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Stoneware

English Pair of Lidded Pewter Jugs or Tankards with Handles, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English pair of lidded Pewter jugs or tankards with handles, 19th century.
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19th Century English Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

German Faience 'Tin-Glazed Earthenware' Pewter-Mounted Tankard, Thuringia
Located in Downingtown, PA
German Faience Pewter-mounted Tankard, Probably Thuringia, circa 1750 A tin-glazed
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Late 18th Century German Georgian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Faience

Glass drinking Tankard Hand Blown with Pewter Horse Head Hinged Lid, 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good quality hand blown glass tankard with a hinged cover or lid having a pewter horse
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard. 19th century German Bellarmine
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Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Petite English Pewter Barroom Half Gill Measuring Cup
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique pewter cup in the style of a baluster tankard has imprinted twice on the rim "Half Gill
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Jugendstil Marzi & Remy Tankard Karl Gorig Attribution .5l Stoeneware
Located in Mobile, AL
or tankard which is marked with it's form number 1775 from Marzi & Remy. It features a fantastic
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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pottery

18th Century German Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware with Horses Tankard
Located in Delft, NL
tankard with pewter engraved lid. The salt-glazed stoneware has horses and floral motifs in panels on a
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18th Century German Antique Pewter Tankard

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Stoneware

19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated WMF Beer-Tankard
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Tankard by The Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF). The tall ovoid mug engraved throughout with
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Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique Pewter Tankard

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Silver Plate

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19th Century Raj Period Tea and Coffee Service, 4 Piece
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A copper and silver Indian 4-piece tea and coffee service, 3 pots and covered sugar. Dragons cavort over handles and surfaces. 19th Century Raj period. Kashmir region 9" h. tallest: ...
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19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Pewter Tankard

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Silver, Copper

Late 19th Century Pair of Circular Throne Chairs by Carlo Bugatti, Vellum
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces were commissioned by a number of the Royal Houses of Europe, many of the Great Estates of America and some of the most successful families fro...
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Late 19th Century Italian Modern Antique Pewter Tankard

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Copper, Pewter

Circa 1870, Imari Chop Plate
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 Imari chop plate. Decorated with harmonious alternating garden motif reserves centered by a floral medallion. Japan. We have been a major source for the selective buyer...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Pewter Tankard

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Ceramic

Vintage Woodbury Pewter Henry Ford Museum Pewter Coffee Serving Set, 4 Piece Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodbury Pewter Henry Ford Museum Pewter coffee serving set - 4 Piece Set. Item features henry ford museum collection, (1) tray, (1) coffee pot, (1) lidded sugar bowl, (1) cr...
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Late 20th Century Jacobean Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Padouk and Mosaic Folio Cover
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A RARE AND DESIRABLE 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Padouk and Mosaic Folio Cover. This is a VERY RARE piece of Anglo-Indian and British Victorian Colonial history! ...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Pewter Tankard

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Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood

ROSENTHAL Blossom 10" Crystal Bowl
By Rosenthal
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Late 20th Century decorative crystal bowl by Rosenthal, their "Blossom". Clear crystal round bowl with a blossom-like shape, flared out at top gently tapering to the base, smooth i...
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Late 20th Century German Other Antique Pewter Tankard

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Crystal

19th Century English Mahogany & Satinwood Etagere Tray Table
Located in London, GB
This is a truly exceptional antique English Edwardian mahogany and satinwood marquetry oval two tier 'etagere', in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, circa 1890 in date. Crafted from ...
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Set of Early Pewter vases by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of early pewter vases made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. With marks from a lifetime the set is perfect for a beautiful home with histories to tell. * A set (2) bottle-shaped ha...
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1920s Danish Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Antique German Pewter Jug
Located in London, GB
Antique German pewter jug German, early 19th Century Height 40cm, width 17cm, depth 20cm This German pewter ewer is of traditional form, featuring a long body that is broader at...
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19th Century German Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Antique German Pewter Jug
Antique German Pewter Jug
H 15.75 in W 6.7 in D 7.88 in
Scalloped pedestal pewter bowl by Just Andersen 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A scalloped pedestal pewter bowl made by Just Andersen 100 years ago. A lovely piece with lots of history. * A round scalloped bowl on foot made in pewter * Designer: Just Andersen...
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1920s Danish Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

54" Round Pedestal Dining Table White Oak Pewter Inlays Modern Steel Base
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
54" Round Dining Table in White Oak and Pewter Inlays Modern Steel Pedestal Base is a variation of our Sunrise base as a pedestal for a round dining table. Urban white oak with a whi...
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2010s American American Craftsman Antique Pewter Tankard

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Steel, Pewter

Antique Silver Plated Water or Lemonade Tipping Pot Set with Glass and Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated tipping water or lemonade set was made by the Toronto Silver Plate Company in circa 1890 in the period Victorian style. This silver plated set consists of ...
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Late 19th Century North American High Victorian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Metal

19th Century Assembled Set of 10 Porcelain Salt Dishes, Chinese Export
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century assembled set of 10 porcelain salt dishes, Chinese export. Blue Canton, blue & white. Chips on a few. 2 3/4" avg. dia., 7/8" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business ...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Pewter Tankard

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Live Edge White Oak Table Pewter Inlays Hand Cast Black Steel Pedestal Base
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our Live Edge White Oak Table features the beautiful "live edge" curving contour of a tree's natural profile. Urban timber, locally harvested in Birmingham, AL, is book-matched and ...
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2010s American American Craftsman Antique Pewter Tankard

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Toby Jug, Faience
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 19th century Toby jug, faience, French. Marked in blue underglaze "BP". He is presented as a jolly fellow taking a pinch of snuff from his personal snuff box. Blue, green & flo...
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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Ceramic

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Firmly Attributed to Hausburg From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Victorian Writing Box attributed to Hausburg. The Writing Box of rectangular shap...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

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English William IV Pewter Tankard, Marked, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
English William IV pewter tankard, marked, circa 1830.
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1830s English William IV Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Set Of Three Graduated Pewter Tankards, James Yates
By James Yates
Located in Woodbury, CT
Set of three 19th c. English tankards. All bearing the touchmarks of James Yates 1860-1890
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19th Century English Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

AUSTRIAN FAIENCE TANKARD
Located in San Francisco, CA
fitted with a pewter lid and decorated with a proverb (translated “I love the tankard in general
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18th Century and Earlier Austrian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Set of 3 Stamped 18th Century Silver Tankards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of three 18th century silver tankards with maker's stamps. Though they appear different
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Pewter Tankard

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Silver

Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Tankard, Qianlong, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
A Chinese export porcelain famille rose tankard with cylindrical body and splayed foot, the handle
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Pewter Tankard

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Porcelain, Ceramic

English Pewter Tankard or Flagon
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English pewter tankard or flagon quart ale measure featuring a pour spout and stylish
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19th Century English Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter, Metal

English Pewter Tankard or Flagon
English Pewter Tankard or Flagon
H 6.5 in W 7.25 in D 6 in
Early 19th Century French Pewter Tankard with Coat of Arms, Dated 1806
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 10 inches in height, this large early nineteenth century French pewter tankard features
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Continental Marbled Agate Creamware Pottery Tankard with Pewter Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Continental marbled agate creamware pottery tankard with pewter cover, Late 18th century The
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Mid-18th Century German Georgian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pottery

6 Antique Victorian Graduated Pewter Measures Cups Mugs Tankards
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of six Victorian / Edwardian English pewter measuring cups, tankards, or mugs featuring a
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Pewter Taper Sided Tankard from the Royal George, Chatham, C. 1860s
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pewter taper sided tankard from the Royal George, Chatham. Pint. G Farmiloe & Sons, London, c
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1860s Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Blue and White Delft Tankard with Pewter Lid
Located in Katonah, NY
in The Netherlands. An image and description of a similar Dutch delft tankard can be found in the
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1780s Dutch Rococo Antique Pewter Tankard

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Delft

Antique German 1/2L Stoneware Pewter Lidded Beer Stein Mug Tankard 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique German 1/2 liter stein / mug or tankard featuring a pair of cobalt blue boys with floral
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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique Pewter Tankard

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Metal

19th Century French Louis XIII Pewter Pitchers in Graduated Sizes, Set of Six
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a kitchen counter with this elegant set of antique tankards. Made of pewter
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

German Faience, Tin-Glazed Earthenware Tankard w/ Bands of Flowers, circa 1760
Located in Downingtown, PA
German Faience (Tin-glazed earthenware) Pewter-mounted Tankard with Bands of Flowers, circa 1760
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Late 18th Century German Georgian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Faience

Beer Stein Stoneware 1/2 Liter Mug Original Pewter Hinge Dancing Drinking Scene
Located in Sofia, BG
stoneware, pewter, porcelain, or even silver, wood or crystal glass; they may have open tops or hinged
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1910s German Arts and Crafts Antique Pewter Tankard

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Ceramic

English Pewter Tankard, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English pewter tankard, 18th century.
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18th Century English Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Fantastic 19thc American Pewter Tankard From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc pewter tankard in wonderful workmanship and condition.This heavy & simple form
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19th Century American Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Extra Large English Pewter Tankard or Water Jug, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Extra large English pewter tankard or water jug, 18th century.
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18th Century English Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

European, Pewter TANKARD, High Quality, 18th Century Form
By Rein Zinn
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a superb PEWTER TANKARD of cylindrical slightly tapering body with a flaired base rim. It
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19th Century German Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

18th Century American Colonial Pewter Tankard Fbt Davenport
Located in Dallas, TX
pewter tankard fbt davenport. “fbt’ stands for ‘formerly belonging to’ a Mr. Davenport, who name is
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Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Victorian Quart Taper-Sided Pewter Tankard by Morgan & Gaskell of Birmingham
By Morgan & Gaskell
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Victorian quart taper-sided pewter tankard by Morgan & Gaskell of Birmingham, together with 1/2
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Late 19th Century Scottish British Colonial Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Liberty Tudric Pewter Tankard or Mug Arts and Crafts Period, circa 1908
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Liberty & Co "Tudric" Pewter hammered tankard or mug numbered 01374 and dating to
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Charles II Pewter Flat Lid Tankard
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The oak interior, an extremely rare Charles II pewter tankard dated 1666 The tankard bears a
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1660s English Baroque Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Collection of 18th and 19th Century Pewter
Located in Doylestown, PA
A collection of 12 pieces of American and European antique pewter tankards and plates, some with
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18th Century American George III Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

George 111rd Pewter Quart Tankard GR Stamped, English Circa 1760
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good mid-18th century pewter tankard or mug with a baluster shape, fully stamped with GR
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Set of Nine Pewter Mug or Tankard Measures
Located in Madrid, ES
A visually dramatic set of French pewter mugs / tankards / measures that cascade in size from 23cm
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19th Century French Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

English Pewter Flagon or Tankard, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English pewter flagon or tankard, 18th century.
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18th Century English Antique Pewter Tankard

English Pewter Flagon or Tankard, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English pewter flagon or tankard, 18th century.
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18th Century English Antique Pewter Tankard

Wavy-Edge Continental Pewter Basin-Tankard-Chamberstick 19th & 20th Century
By G. Farmiloe & Sons
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pint Tulip Tankard Measure by G. Farmiloe & Sons London. Continental Pewter Basin in a Baroque 18th
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Mid-19th Century English Baroque Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

English Pair of Lidded Pewter Jugs or Tankards with Handles, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
English pair of lidded Pewter jugs or tankards with handles, 19th century.
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19th Century English Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Pewter Flagon or Tankard, Royal Engraving
Located in Miami, FL
Fine quality 18th-early 19th century pewter flagon or tankard in perfect condition consistent with
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19th Century French Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Set of 7 Antique French Pewter Signed Graduated Measuring Tankards, circa 1770s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 7 antique French heavy pewter graduated measuring tankards signed, "L. Brenu R. Cie," Paris
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Late 18th Century French Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

17th Century English Monumental Pewter Urn / Stein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dated 1686 English pewter urn or wine stein has the original English crest on the front. This
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Late 17th Century English American Classical Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Antique Brass Tankard. English Georgian. C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb brass tankard Original " bronze "patina. Very unusual to be made of brass. They are
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1850s English Georgian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Brass

Antique Brass Tankard. English Georgian. C.1780
Antique Brass Tankard. English Georgian. C.1780
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H 5.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Swedish Pewter Tankard with "1878 PP" mark.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
19th C. Swedish Pewter tankard with "1878 PP" mark.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Late 18th C. Swedish Pewter Tankard marked "F.S. 1783"
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Late 18th C. Swedish Pewter Tankard marked "F.S. 1783"
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Hapsburg Empire (Portuguese) Pewter-Mounted Faience Tankard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hapsburg Empire (Portuguese) Pewter-Mounted Pottery Tankard. Faience tankard or stein with pewter
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Early 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Pewter Tankard

Faience Tankard with Bird
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Hanoverian tankard dated 1803 with polychrome cartouche with perching bird, surrounded by sponged
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique Pewter Tankard

Materials

Pewter

Faience Tankard with Bird
H 10 in Dm 5.5 in
18th Century German Faience Tankard
By Augustus John
Located in New York, NY
An 18th century German blue and manganese Faience tankard decorated with a crowned basket of
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1740s German Rococo Antique Pewter Tankard

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Faience

Collection of 19th Century Pewter (plates are sold)
Located in Atlanta, GA
As you can see from the display of pewter, we have just received quite a collection. But I have to
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19th Century British Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Pair of Victorian English Pewter Tankards by Walter Perry Complete with "Typo"
By Walter Parry
Located in Port Hope, ON
English pewter tavern tankards from a top maker and, thanks to the typographic error, a great conversation
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1890s English Victorian Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

Lot of Four 19th Century Pewter Top Porcelain Pitchers and Tankards
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Lot of four (4) Pewter top porcelain pitchers and tankards. Each decorated with floral patterns and
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Mid-19th Century Antique Pewter Tankard

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Pewter

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Antique Pewter Tankard For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique pewter tankard for your home. Frequently made of metal, pewter and ceramic, every antique pewter tankard was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique pewter tankard, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique pewter tankard bearing Baroque, Georgian or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Archibald Knox, G. Farmiloe & Sons and Liberty & Co. each produced at least one beautiful antique pewter tankard that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Pewter Tankard?

Prices for an antique pewter tankard can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $225 and can go as high as $24,500, while the average can fetch as much as $689.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Pewter Tankard
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    First used by the Egyptians and later the Romans, pewter is an alloy composed predominantly of tin. It can also be mixed with copper, silver or lead. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique pewter pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pewter is a type of tin alloy that’s been popular for centuries. Many examples of antique pewter objects exist, including dinnerware and sculpture. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique pewter from some of the world’s top sellers.

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Ready for a Cinderella Moment? This Glass Handbag Is a Perfect Fit

Glass slippers might be the stuff of fairytales, but glass handbags? Artist Joshua Raiffe has made them a reality, and they're far less delicate than you might imagine, but just as dreamy.

With Dansk, Jens Quistgaard Delivered Danish Simplicity to American Tables

When a visionary Copenhagen designer teamed up with an enterprising Long Island couple, Scandi-style magic landed in kitchens and dining rooms across the United States.

Hostess Extraordinaire Aerin Lauder Shares Entertaining Tips and Auction Picks

The arbiter of good taste, who has curated a collection for 1stDibs Auctions, invites 1stDibs inside her family’s Hamptons barn for a firsthand look at her welcoming style.

Handmade with Lab-Grade Glass, This Decanter Holds Your Favorite Cocktail Concoctions

Artist Simone Crestani conjures the fascination you remember from Chemistry 101.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Meet the Celebrated Hostess Whose Magical Tabletops Enhance Every Occasion

For Stephanie Booth Shafran, entertaining guests is about opening her heart as well as her home.

How to Identify Real Capodimonte Porcelain

Early examples by the Italian manufacturer can be hard to come by, but the best later pieces possess the same over-the-top charm.

How Noguchi Elevated Ashtrays to Objets d’Art

Smoking might have fallen out of fashion, but these ashtrays have enduring design appeal.