Items Similar to Antique Horse Race Tankard with German Imperial Association
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13
Antique Horse Race Tankard with German Imperial Association
About the Item
Equestrian-themed silver tankard with German imperial association, ca 1875. Straight and paneled sides with low-relief frieze depicting galloping riders, racing through the countryside, trees and buildings in the background; branch borders. Split-mounted s-scroll handle with thumb rest. At bottom applied branch and leaf border and open supports. Cover hinged and bellied with imbricated leaf rim; on top is cast finial in form of mounted jockey and engraved phrase citing Kaiser Wilhelm I in an allusion to an officer’s race in Meresburg, a town in south-western Germany: “Kaiser Wilhelm dem Sieger in dem Offizier-Rennen zu Meresburg am 2 Juni 1878”. The date inspires speculation because on June 2, 1878, Wilhelm was in Berlin, getting shot at for the second time in a month. On this occasion, Wilhelm was seriously wounded. A medal was issued commemorating the failed assassination attempt. A similar sentiment possibly inspired the tankard’s inscription. Kaiser Wilhelm was the first to rule over a united Germany, which was achieved through foreign minister Bismarck’s policies. Wilhelm belonged to a long line of military expansionists. He was born in 1797, 11 years after the death of his great-great uncle Frederick the Great. His grandson was Wilhelm II, whose belligerence contributed to the outbreak of World War I. The tankard appears to be unmarked. Probably Austrian. Weight: 63.4 troy ounces.
- Dimensions:Height: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
4.9
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1975
1stDibs seller since 2010
745 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 4 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Pretty Antique German Silver and Crystal DecanterLocated in New York, NYPretty German 800 silver and crystal decanter, ca 1910. Curved and faceted crystal body flowing into spread base; acid-etched flowers, leaves, and scrolls. Drum-form neck in silver c...Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
MaterialsCrystal, Silver
- Antique German Silver & Glass Windmill DecanterLocated in New York, NYGerman 800 silver and glass decanter, ca 1910. Flat and round bowl with cylindrical neck. Double-sided acid-etched landscapes with picturesq...Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver
- Antique English Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver DecanterBy William and George SissonsLocated in New York, NYVictorian glass decanter with sterling silver mounts. Made by William & George Sissons in Sheffield in 1876. Cylindrical with spread base; etched fruiting grapevines. Sterling silver...Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Antique Gorham Edwardian Sterling Silver & Crystal DecanterBy Gorham Manufacturing CompanyLocated in New York, NYEdwardian crystal decanter with sterling silver stopper. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1897. Bell-form bowl with baluster neck, U-form spout, and c...Category
Antique 1890s North American Edwardian Sterling Silver
MaterialsCrystal, Sterling Silver
- Antique American Art Nouveau Silver Overlay Liqueur DecanterBy Black, Starr & FrostLocated in New York, NYArt Nouveau clear glass decanter with silver overlay. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, circa 1920. Oval bowl with flat foot, cylindrical neck, and everted rim. Ball stopper ...Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver
- Antique Unger Sterling Silver & Brilliant-Cut Glass FlaskBy Unger BrothersLocated in New York, NYTurn-of-the-century sterling silver and brilliant-cut glass flask Made by Unger Bros in Newark. Rectilinear with curved sides and diaper inset with alternating paterae and diaper. Threaded sterling...Category
Early 20th Century North American Edwardian Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
You May Also Like
- Antique Russian Tankard with Peter the Great on a Horse SceneryLocated in Braintree, GBAntique silver gilt and niello tankard with peter the great on a horse scenery Made in Russia, Moscow, 19th century Assay maker: Andrey Antonovich Ko...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver
- Antique Georgian 'III' Sterling Silver TankardLocated in Braintree, GBAntique George III sterling silver mug Made in England, London, 1813 Maker: I.S (Possibly John Schofield) Dimensions: Size 10 x 7 x 11 cm Weight: 145 grams Has engraving " ...Category
Antique 1810s British George III Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver
- Antique George IV 1820s Sterling Silver Quart TankardBy William Ker Reid, Joseph Craddock 1Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon TyneA fine and impressive antique George IV English sterling silver quart tankard; an addition to our silver tankard collection. This exceptional antique George IV sterling silver qua...Category
Antique 1820s English George IV Barware
MaterialsSilver, Sterling Silver
- Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd Antique Sterling Silver TankardBy Edward Barnard & SonsLocated in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon TyneAn exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver flat topped tankard made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd; part of our wine and drink related silverware collection. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique silver tankard...Category
Vintage 1930s British Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Antique Sterling Silver Quart and a Half Tankard, 1820By William Bateman ILocated in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon TyneAn exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique George IV English sterling silver quart and a half tankard made by William Bateman I; an addition to our silver tankard collection....Category
Antique 1820s British Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver, Sterling Silver
- Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug 1771By Thomas Wallis IILocated in London, GBA classic Antique George III solid silver Lidded Tankard in a traditional straight sided design. The Tankard has a spread foot and a hinged domed lid an...Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Barware
MaterialsSterling Silver
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Equestrian Glass
Austrian Antique Kitchen
German Shot Glasses
German Shot Glass
Victorian Antique S Scrolling
Antique Shot Glasses Shot Glasses
Antique Shot Glasses
Antique Shot Glass Shot Glasses
Antique Shot Glass
Race Horse And Jockey
German Imperial Glass
Sterling Tankard
Sterling Silver Tankard
Antique Sterling Silver Tankard
Wilhelm Ii
Equestrian Jockey
Race Horse With Jockey
Silver Jockey