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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
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1740s English George II Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Silver Tankard
Georgian Silver Tankard
H 7.09 in Dm 4.73 in
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
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1780s British George III Antique Silver Tankard

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
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1870s Russian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Russian Silver Tankard
Antique Russian Silver Tankard
H 5.8 in W 3.8 in D 5.9 in
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
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1920s English Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian sterling 925 silver tankard
By JOHN ROBINSON II (1727-1773)
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian sterling 925 silver tankard. Made in England, London, 1764 Maker: John Robinson II
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1760s British Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian sterling 925 silver tankard
Antique Georgian sterling 925 silver tankard
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H 3.94 in Dm 2.84 in
Antique David Eckrich German Silver Tankard
By David Eckrich
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver quart tankard; an addition to our
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Early 17th Century German Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Tankard - London 1901
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Silver Tankard, is straight sided, and features a domed lid and reed detailing. The tankard measures
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Large and Heavy Sterling Silver Tankard
By Edward Barnard & Sons
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Edwardian Large and heavy sterling silver tankard. Made in England, London, 1908 Maker
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver

17th Century Newcastle Sterling Silver Tankard
By John Langlands I & John Robertson I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver quart tankard made
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Late 17th Century English George III Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ornate Chased Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, Sheffield 1856
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Tankard, features chased acanthus decoration throughout, and a gilt interior. The
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1850s English Victorian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

J. Kelly English 1788 Georgian Sterling Silver Tankard Mug
Located in New York, NY
1788 sterling silver tankard mug by John Kelly, a London-based silversmith, from the Georgian era
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1780s American Georgian Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Hester Bateman, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1790
By Hester Bateman
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1790 by Hester Bateman, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver
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1790s English George III Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

George III Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, 'Can Shape', Robert Garrard 1805
By Robert Garrard I
Located in London, London
Silver Tankard, is straight sided, 'Can' Shaped, and features an engraved crest to the side opposite the
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

George II Period Later Chased Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1756
By John Langlands I & John Goodrick
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Newcastle in 1756, this attractive, George II, Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, has
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1750s English George II Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

William III Period Antique Britannia Standard Silver Tankard - London 1698
By James Chadwick
Located in London, London
Britannia Standard Silver Tankard, is straight sided, with reed details to the rim, base and lid. The thumb
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1690s English Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1774 John King
By John King
Located in London, London
Silver Tankard, is of traditional straight sided form, and is engraved with a coat of arms opposite the
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1770s English George III Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Tankard, London 1781 William Cox III
Located in London, London
Silver Tankard, is baluster shaped with a dome top. The tankard measures 8"(20.5cm) tall, by 6.25
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1780s English George III Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

George III English Sterling Silver Tankard - London 1772 - William Plummer
By William Plummer
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1772 by William Plummer, this handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver
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1770s English George III Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

Geo. 1 Britannia Standard Silver Tankard, Wm. Fleming, Maker, London, 1718-1719
By William Fleming
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceedingly rare Britannia Standard Silver Tankard. ("Britannia" standard is .958 pure silver
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Queen Anne Provincial Britannia Silver Tankard, John Elston, Exeter, 1713
Located in Savannah, GA
A Queen Anne provincial Britannia standard silver tankard, Exeter 1713 by John Elston I. Fully
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1710s British Queen Anne Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver

Peranakan Chinese Export Silver Tankard with Dragon Handle, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A heavy and well cast Chinese export silver tankard with a dragon handle, made of the Southeast
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Tétard Frères Antique 800. French Silver Tankard
By Tetard Freres
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique highly ornate embossed 800. French silver tankard by Tétard Frères. Made in France, circa
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Early 20th Century French Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver

Silver Tankard with Boar Tusk Handle
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver plate tall tankard with boar tusk handle.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Antique English George III Silver Tankard Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, 1759
By Thomas Whipman & Charles Wright
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic large antique English George III sterling silver tankard/ beer stein with
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1750s English George III Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian 'III' Sterling Silver Tankard
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique George III sterling silver mug Made in England, London, 1813 Maker: I.S (Possibly John
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1810s British George III Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver

Antique Georgian 'III' Sterling Silver Tankard
Antique Georgian 'III' Sterling Silver Tankard
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H 4.34 in W 2.76 in D 3.94 in
Miniature Silver Tankard Peppers Casters, London, 1885
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair of antique silver pepper pots in the form of Tankards, London 1885, Martin Goldstein. The
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19th Century English Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Chinese Export Silver Tankards
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of Chinese export silver mugs/tankards, each with figural Court scenes, bamboo, and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

Queen Anne Silver Tankard with Scottish Blane Crest London, 1706
By Queen Anne
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique Queen Anne silver lidded tankard with London silver assay marks for 1706
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Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Oversized Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Tankard or Wine Cooler by Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, London
silver centrepiece, could be used as a trophy, a wine cooler, or as an oversized beer tankard. The
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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Tankard by Luen Hing, Early 20th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese export silver bamboo motif tankard by Luen Hing, circa 1920, Shanghai, China
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Early Silver Tankard, George I, London 1718/19, Brittania Standard, William Flemin
By William Fleming
Located in Charleston, SC
Standard is .958 pure silver. William Fleming is a highly prized and collected tankard and mug specialist
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Silver Tankard

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Britannia Standard Silver

20th Century Set Of Six Solid Silver 'Tankard' Shot Cups, Adie Bros c.1926
By Adie Brothers
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Early 20th Century set of six solid silver novelty miniature tankards, used as shots, The set of
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1920s English Other Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Half Pint Tankard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian sterling silver half pint lady's tankard; part
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1780s English Georgian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tankard by Ivan Kuzminin '1875-1895', Moscow 1878
Located in Greding, DE
Silver tankard made by Ivan Kuzminin (1875-1895), stamped Moscow 1878, weight: 375 gr., h.: 13.5 cm.
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19th Century Russian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, Newcastle, 1772
By David Crawford, Newcastle 1
Located in London, London
sterling silver tankard, has a tucked in shape, and a domed top. The tankard measures 8.25"(21cm) tall
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1770s English George III Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Sterling Silver Flat Top Tankard, Sheffield 1928, T. Bradbury & Sons
By Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1928 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this handsome, Sterling Silver Tankard
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1920s English Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard, London, 1773
By John Kentenber
Located in London, London
Silver Tankard, is plain in style, featuring reed borders throughout and a dome top. The tankard
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1770s English George III Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

1820s Antique Sterling Silver Half Pint Tankard
By Richard Pearce
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George IV sterling silver half pint tankard, part of
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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique American Sterling Silver Quart Tankard
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique American sterling silver quart tankard; an addition to
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1890s American Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Quart Tankard
By John Cory
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Anne Britannia standard silver* quart tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a spreading
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Early 1700s British Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

John Langlands I & John Robertson I Antique Sterling Silver Quart Tankard
By John Langlands I & John Robertson I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George III Newcastle sterling silver quart tankard made
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1780s English George III Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Swedish Silver Peg Tankard
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Swedish silver quart tankard; an addition to our
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1890s Swedish Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

Oversized Antique Irish Georgian Silver Lidded Tankard Beer Mug 1783 Dublin
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in London, GB
An impressive Antique Irish Silver Tankard in a classic baluster shape with a substantial domed lid
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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Dutch 800 Silver Baroque Figural Tankard Stein 835g
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique 19th century Dutch lidded and footed 800 silver tankard/stein / pitcher, with ornate
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19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Quart and a Half Tankard, 1820
By William Bateman I
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
half tankard made by William Bateman I; an addition to our silver tankard collection. This
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1820s British Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique William III Britannia Standard Silver Quart Tankard
By John Smith
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
magnificent antique William III Britannia silver tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a
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Early 1700s English Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver, Sterling Silver

1810s Antique Sterling Silver Quart Tankard by Dorothy Langlands
By Dorothy Langlands
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian Newcastle sterling silver quart tankard made
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1810s English George IV Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George IV 1820s Sterling Silver Quart Tankard
By William Ker Reid, Joseph Craddock 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver quart tankard; an addition to our
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1820s English George IV Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Repousse Tanakard
Located in Gainesville, FL
Chinese Export silver tankard with detailed repousse dragons and dragon handle. The tankard is 5
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Quart and a Half Tankard
By Robert Timbrell
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
magnificent antique Queen Anne Britannia standard silver quart and a half tankard has a plain tapering
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Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver, Britannia Standard Silver

Russian Silver Alexander II Tankard by Sazikov, St. Petersburg, 1859
By Pavel Sazikov
Located in St. Catharines, ON
tankard chased to simulate oak woodgrain, enhanced with horizontal polished silver gilt bands. The hinged
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1850s Russian Russian Revival Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Silver Shilling Coin Tankard c1825
By Georgian House 1
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Georgian Silver Shilling Coin Tankard Period : George III- George IV Origin : England
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1820s British Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Blown Glass

Sterling Silver Pint Tankard London 1864
By William Evans
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver pint tankard Date : Hallmarked in London in 1864 for William Evans Period
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1860s British Victorian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

Silver Plated Tankard with Boar Tusk Handle
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian silver plate tall tankard with boar tusk handle.  
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Silver

George I silver rococo silver lidded tankard by John Penfold
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
John Penfold (aka penford) makers mark rococo silver lidded tankard, circa 1723. Here we have a
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver

George III Sterling Silver Quart Tankard London 1763
By William Shaw & William Priest
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Sterling silver quart tankard Date : Hallmarked in London in 1763 for William and James
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1760s British George III Antique Silver Tankard

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Silver

Large Vienna Silver and Enamel Tankard, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Large Vienna silver and enamel tankard, circa 1875.
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1870s Austrian Antique Silver Tankard

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Enamel, Silver

Silver Plate Lidded Tankard Elkington & Co. 'Attributed'
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Newark, England
Fine Elkington & Co. (Attributed) silver plated lidded tankard. The tankard of typical shape with
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19th Century British Rococo Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Silver Plate Lidded Tankard Elkington & Co. 'Attributed'
Silver Plate Lidded Tankard Elkington & Co. 'Attributed'
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H 8.27 in W 5.9 in D 4.3 in
Victorian Sterling Silver & Frosted Glass Tankard London, 1855
By John Figg
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Victorian Sterling Silver and Frosted Glass Twelve Fluid Ounce Tankard London, 1855 Additional
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Tankard

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug 1771
By Thomas Wallis II
Located in London, GB
A classic Antique George III solid silver Lidded Tankard in a traditional straight sided design
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Silver Tankard

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Tankard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique silver tankard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique silver tankard — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique silver tankard — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique silver tankard, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique silver tankard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bow Porcelain, Elkington & Co. and Hester Bateman produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Silver Tankard?

An antique silver tankard can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.

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 Silver Tankard
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What antique silver is depends on the context. In many cases, the term refers to silverware and silver decorative objects produced more than 100 years ago. However, antique silver may also be the name of a distressed silver finish frequently used on lighting fixtures and bathroom fixtures. Explore a selection of antique silver wares on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.

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