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Pearlware Peafowl Large Tankard
Pearlware Peafowl Large Tankard

Pearlware Peafowl Large Tankard

Located in Downingtown, PA

The pearlware peafowl tankard of cylindrical form has a wide double-grooved strap handle with an orange stripe.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Pottery

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Chinese Export Silver Tankard
Chinese Export Silver Tankard

Chinese Export Silver Tankard

By Leeching

Located in London, GB

The firm of Leeching sold various items of silver to clients in China and is particularly known for supplying exceptional mugs and tankards. The mug has a gilded interior and weighs...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

A Pitcher and two tankards
A Pitcher and two tankards

A Pitcher and two tankards

Located in London, GB

The badge on the larger tankard is un-engraved. The badge on the smaller tankard engraved with a double headed eagle.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Collection of Norwegian Peg Tankards
Collection of Norwegian Peg Tankards

Collection of Norwegian Peg Tankards

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine collection of Norwegian peg tankards, circa 1770-1820, most with lion carved handles, all but one fashioned from burl birch wood and all possessing good rich color.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Norwegian Folk Art Pitchers

Materials

Birch, Burl

Charles II Pewter Flat Lid Tankard
Charles II Pewter Flat Lid Tankard

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 crested stamp dated 1666 to the inside of the base.

Category

Antique 1660s English Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Pewter

circa 1840s Gaudy Welsh Porcelain Tankard
circa 1840s Gaudy Welsh Porcelain Tankard

circa 1840s Gaudy Welsh Porcelain Tankard

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

circa 1840s Gaudy Welsh Asian or Hexagen porcelain tankard. Bold orange, underglaze blue & luster highlights.

Category

Antique 1840s Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tankard
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tankard

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tankard

By Mario Vallè

Located in VALENZA, IT

Tankard in 925 solid silver embossed and chiseled in "ovules", typical late Italian medieval design.

Category

2010s Italian Medieval Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fantastic 19thc American Pewter Tankard From Pennsylvania
Fantastic 19thc American Pewter Tankard From Pennsylvania

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 lidded tankard has a wonderful ball on the top for opening and closing.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Barware

Materials

Pewter

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Tankard - London 1901
Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Tankard - London 1901

Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Tankard - London 1901

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in London, London

., this handsome, Antique, Sterling Silver Tankard, is straight sided, and features a domed lid and reed detailing.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian embosse ceased Silver Tankard
20th Century Italian embosse ceased Silver Tankard

20th Century Italian embosse ceased Silver Tankard

By Argenteria Coppola

Located in VALENZA, IT

Silver 800°°/°°° tankard with melting handle and fluted body and chiselled lid and base. 1,200 grams.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Other Barware

Materials

Silver

Antique Brass Tankard. English Georgian. C.1780
Antique Brass Tankard. English Georgian. C.1780

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.

Category

Antique 1850s English Georgian Barware

Materials

Brass

3 Norwegian Baroque Peg Tankards 18th Ctr
3 Norwegian Baroque Peg Tankards 18th Ctr

3 Norwegian Baroque Peg Tankards 18th Ctr

Located in Kastrup, DK

Set of 3 Norwegian peg tankards in birch wood with carved lion motif on top of lid, thumb piece and feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century Norwegian Baroque Pitchers

Materials

Birch

Impressive Silver & Boars Tusk Tankard Birmingham 1954
Impressive Silver & Boars Tusk Tankard Birmingham 1954

Impressive Silver & Boars Tusk Tankard Birmingham 1954

Located in London, GB

A beautiful silver tankard with boars tusk handle & dated Birmingham 1954.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Barware

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Underglaze Blue Porcelain Tankard, circa 1770
Chinese Export Underglaze Blue Porcelain Tankard, circa 1770

Chinese Export Underglaze Blue Porcelain Tankard, circa 1770

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export underglaze blue porcelain tankard, circa 1770. The footed Chinese export porcelain tankard has a dark underglaze blue ground of rows of dots while the front of the...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Oak Jug Tankard Pitcher Vessel
Antique French Oak Jug Tankard Pitcher Vessel

Antique French Oak Jug Tankard Pitcher Vessel

Located in Pasadena, CA

Antique French oak staved and copper-bound wine or cider jugs with copper bands, spout and handles c.1900 -1930. These are made in the same way as the big wine barrels are made.

Category

Early 20th Century European Pitchers

Materials

Brass, Copper

European,  Pewter TANKARD, High Quality, 18th Century Form
European,  Pewter TANKARD, High Quality, 18th Century Form

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Tableware

Materials

Pewter

1711 Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Tankard
1711 Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Tankard

1711 Antique Queen Anne Britannia Standard Silver Tankard

By Timothy Ley

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Queen Anne English Britannia standard silver tankard; an addition to our range of collectable 18th century silverware This exceptional ...

Category

Antique 1710s British Queen Anne Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Press Moulded Glass Tankard, Dated 1864
Antique English Press Moulded Glass Tankard, Dated 1864

Antique English Press Moulded Glass Tankard, Dated 1864

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great press moulded tankard Engraved ownership inscription of John Wadsworth, 1864 Probably for ale Lovely to use.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique RS Prussia German Porcelain Large Tankard, #Ric00022
Antique RS Prussia German Porcelain Large Tankard, #Ric00022

Antique RS Prussia German Porcelain Large Tankard, #Ric00022

By RS Prussia

Located in Norton, MA

The form of this tankard is also made in hexagonal shapes with painting on each panel forming a diverse composition The gilt around the top enhances the quality and luxury results.

Category

Early 20th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Pewter Flagon or Tankard Stamped, 20th Century
French Pewter Flagon or Tankard Stamped, 20th Century

French Pewter Flagon or Tankard Stamped, 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

French pewter flagon or tankard once used as standardized measurement of liquor and spirits, this would make an eye-catching display with other pewter items from our storefront for a...

Category

20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Set of Nine Pewter Mug or Tankard Measures
Set of Nine Pewter Mug or Tankard Measures

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 down to 4cm.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Glazed Ceramic Owl Form Tankard with Pewter Mounts
Glazed Ceramic Owl Form Tankard with Pewter Mounts

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 and handsome pewter mounts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century American Colonial Pewter Tankard Fbt Davenport
18th Century American Colonial Pewter Tankard Fbt Davenport

18th Century American Colonial Pewter Tankard Fbt Davenport

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a glorious piece of early Americana, namely, a colonial 18th century American colonial pewter tankard fbt davenport. “fbt’ stands for ‘formerly belonging to’ a Mr.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Pitchers

Materials

Pewter

J. Kelly English 1788 Georgian Sterling Silver Tankard Mug
J. Kelly English 1788 Georgian Sterling Silver Tankard Mug

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 with applied decorations on the handle and in beautiful, elegant design.

Category

Antique 1780s American Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Plated Lidded Tankard by Elkington, 19th Century
Antique Silver Plated Lidded Tankard by Elkington, 19th Century

Antique Silver Plated Lidded Tankard by Elkington, 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

A fabulous monumental antique silver plated lidded tankard, by the renowned silversmiths, Elkington, circa 1860 in date.

Category

Antique 1860s English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Minton Porcelain Porcelain Green-Ground Tankard, English, circa 1805-1810
Minton Porcelain Porcelain Green-Ground Tankard, English, circa 1805-1810

Minton Porcelain Porcelain Green-Ground Tankard, English, circa 1805-1810

By Minton

Located in Downingtown, PA

Minton Porcelain Porcelain green-ground tankard, English, circa 18-5-10. The early Minton porcelain large tankard painted with a smart pattern of a green-ground with a large or...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Bell-Shaped Large Tankard, circa 1740
Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Bell-Shaped Large Tankard, circa 1740

Chinese Export Porcelain Imari Bell-Shaped Large Tankard, circa 1740

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export porcelain Imari bell-shaped large tankard, circa 1740 (Ref: NY9245-imr) The bell-form Chinese Export Imari porcelain tankard is painted in underglaze "Imari" colo...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Barware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Tankard by Cum Wo
Chinese Export Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Tankard by Cum Wo

Chinese Export Silver Repousse Dragon Handle Tankard by Cum Wo

By Cum Wo

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese export heavy repousse dragon handle tankard. Decorated with landscapes and activities.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Georgian Sterling Silver Tankard by John Langlands, Newcastle England 1757
Georgian Sterling Silver Tankard by John Langlands, Newcastle England 1757

Georgian Sterling Silver Tankard by John Langlands, Newcastle England 1757

By John Langlands I

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This very impressive tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a spreading base.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

George 111rd Pewter Quart Tankard GR Stamped, English Circa 1760
George 111rd Pewter Quart Tankard GR Stamped, English Circa 1760

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 and other markings.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Barware

Materials

Pewter

Wavy-Edge Continental Pewter Basin-Tankard-Chamberstick 19th & 20th Century
Wavy-Edge Continental Pewter Basin-Tankard-Chamberstick 19th & 20th Century

Wavy-Edge Continental Pewter Basin-Tankard-Chamberstick 19th & 20th Century

By G. Farmiloe & Sons

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A wavy-edge continental Pewter Basin together with English Chamberstick and Victorian Pewter 1/2 Pint Tulip Tankard Measure by G. Farmiloe & Sons London.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Baroque Serving Pieces

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Leather Bound Cup Holder Tankard Stein Real Hide England
Vintage Leather Bound Cup Holder Tankard Stein Real Hide England

Vintage Leather Bound Cup Holder Tankard Stein Real Hide England

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage leather bound cup holder, tankard or stein. Stamped: "Real Hide England". No glass or ceramic insert, just the leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s British American Classical Barware

Materials

Leather

Splendid circa 1820 German Tankard Profusely Carved Cherubs Sterling Silver
Splendid circa 1820 German Tankard Profusely Carved Cherubs Sterling Silver

Splendid circa 1820 German Tankard Profusely Carved Cherubs Sterling Silver

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare German antique early 19th-century hand-carved tankard with sterling silver top and bottom This German Silver Mounted Carved Tank...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Very Large Mason's Ironstone Tankard Japan Basket Pattern, Circa 1820
Rare Very Large Mason's Ironstone Tankard Japan Basket Pattern, Circa 1820

Rare Very Large Mason's Ironstone Tankard Japan Basket Pattern, Circa 1820

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a rare and impressive early English Masons ironstone tankard. We have not seen another Mason's tankard of this very large size before.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Victorian Quart Taper-Sided Pewter Tankard by Morgan & Gaskell of Birmingham
Victorian Quart Taper-Sided Pewter Tankard by Morgan & Gaskell of Birmingham

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 pint pewter measure by A.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish British Colonial Tableware

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Export Armorial Tankard, Arms of Watson with Darell in Pretence

Chinese Export Armorial Tankard, Arms of Watson with Darell in Pretence

Located in Downingtown, PA

Chinese export armorial tankard, arms of Watson with Darell in pretence, circa 1770.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Georgian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Limoges Hand-Painted & Gilt Porcelain Grape & Leaf Tankard, 19th Century
Antique Limoges Hand-Painted & Gilt Porcelain Grape & Leaf Tankard, 19th Century

Antique Limoges Hand-Painted & Gilt Porcelain Grape & Leaf Tankard, 19th Century

By Limoges

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Limoges porcelain tankard features hand-painted grape and leaf decoration with gilt trim and handle, 19th century Measures: 13.75" H x 7.5" W x 5.75" D.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Russel Wright Spun Aluminum and Cork Tankards / Mugs Set '8'
Rare Russel Wright Spun Aluminum and Cork Tankards / Mugs Set '8'

Rare Russel Wright Spun Aluminum and Cork Tankards / Mugs Set '8'

By Russel Wright

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen set of 8 Spun Aluminum and Cork Tankards / Mugs designed by Russel Wright.. Beautiful original condition, All retain Impressed Russel Wright stamp, Functional as well as ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Aluminum

Chinese Canton Porcelain Blue White Dragon Tankard Mug Qianlong 18th Century
Chinese Canton Porcelain Blue White Dragon Tankard Mug Qianlong 18th Century

Chinese Canton Porcelain Blue White Dragon Tankard Mug Qianlong 18th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A very fine Chinese export hand decorated blue and white porcelain tankard of unusually large proportions, superbly decorated depicting a continuous view of a Chinese village with a ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Canton Porcelain Blue White Dragon Tankard Mug Qianlong 18th Century
Chinese Canton Porcelain Blue White Dragon Tankard Mug Qianlong 18th Century

Chinese Canton Porcelain Blue White Dragon Tankard Mug Qianlong 18th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A very fine Chinese export hand decorated blue and white porcelain tankard of unusually large proportions and exceptional quality, superbly decorated depicting a central framed reser...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century German Hammered Copper Beer Tankards, Can Stein about 1870s
19th Century German Hammered Copper Beer Tankards, Can Stein about 1870s

19th Century German Hammered Copper Beer Tankards, Can Stein about 1870s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful antique 18th century German Beer Tankards. Perfect for decoration in your old country kitchen or Bar.

Category

Antique 1870s German Folk Art Barware

Materials

Copper

20th century Italian Sterling Silver Tankard german revival. Made in Italy
20th century Italian Sterling Silver Tankard german revival. Made in Italy

20th century Italian Sterling Silver Tankard german revival. Made in Italy

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

It is then possible to open the double lid only with a small pressure of the thumbs. The tankard, completely handmade, has always been engraved by hand with floral motifs and volures.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Pint Beer Tankard Mug Jacob Marsh London 1770
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Pint Beer Tankard Mug Jacob Marsh London 1770

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Pint Beer Tankard Mug Jacob Marsh London 1770

By Jacob Marsh

Located in Portland, OR

The tankard is in excellent condition, no damage or restoration, the tankard is also free from an engraved monogram or name.

Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Geo. 1 Britannia Standard Silver Tankard, Wm. Fleming, Maker, London, 1718-1719
Geo. 1 Britannia Standard Silver Tankard, Wm. Fleming, Maker, London, 1718-1719

Geo. 1 Britannia Standard Silver Tankard, Wm. Fleming, Maker, London, 1718-1719

By William Fleming

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Lovely clear hallmarks on base of Tankard for esteemed silversmith, William Fleming.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Liberty Tudric Pewter Tankard or Mug Arts and Crafts Period, circa 1908
Liberty Tudric Pewter Tankard or Mug Arts and Crafts Period, circa 1908

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 the early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Barware

Materials

Pewter

George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard Newcastle, 1772 by John Langlands I
George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard Newcastle, 1772 by John Langlands I

George III Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard Newcastle, 1772 by John Langlands I

By John Langlands I

Located in Milano, MI

A decorative George III sterling silver lidded tankard with handle dating back to 1772-1773. Beautiful deep chased decoration to the body of flowers, foliage and scrolls.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Vermeil

The Collection of Mario Buatta a Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard
The Collection of Mario Buatta a Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard

The Collection of Mario Buatta a Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Tankard

Located in Katonah, NY

Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta We purchased this mug from the estate of Mario Buatta. Mario was our best client for four decades. He loved beautiful color combi...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Massive German Werner Corzelius 5L Medieval Castle Beer Stein Mug Tankard 25"
Massive German Werner Corzelius 5L Medieval Castle Beer Stein Mug Tankard 25"

Massive German Werner Corzelius 5L Medieval Castle Beer Stein Mug Tankard 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Oversized German Werner Corzelius five liter beer stein, lidded mug or tankard featuring a middle age castle theme with a knight or soldier riding horse on cobblestones through the t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Black Forest Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Silver Plate Lidded Ewer Lipped Tankard Martin Hall & Co
19th Century English Silver Plate Lidded Ewer Lipped Tankard Martin Hall & Co

19th Century English Silver Plate Lidded Ewer Lipped Tankard Martin Hall & Co

Located in London, GB

A very attractive silver plate lipped lidded tankard in the Classic English style with fabulous engraved and embossed decoration and bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmi...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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Tankards For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of tankards is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique tankards was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Tankards have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Tankards bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many tankards are appealing in their simplicity, but Bow Porcelain, Elkington & Co. and Arval Argenti Valenza produced popular tankards that are worth a look.

How Much are Tankards?

Tankards can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,037, while the lowest priced sells for $53 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.

Finding the Right Serveware, Ceramics, Silver And Glass 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 Tankards
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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
    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
    A German tankard is called a stein. The word is a shortened form of the German word Steinkrug, which means "stone jug." Many steins have hinged lids that help keep the beer inside fresh between sips. You'll find a selection of antique and vintage steins on 1stDibs.
  • 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.