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ANTIQUE SILVER TANKARDS

View our range of antique sterling silver tankards and mugs, which are all available for purchase online. To get a closer look at any antique silver tankard just click on the image for a more detailed picture.  Our sterling silver tankards, if purchased online, include free insured delivery to your door, or alternatively visit our store in the London Silver Vaults. You may also be interested in our Antique Silver Christening Mugs.

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A Sterling Silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, an applied reeded rim, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Wakely & Wheeler of London in 1915. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 192g (6.2 troy ounces).

#4931 -

A Sterling Silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, an applied reeded rim, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Wakely & Wheeler of London in 1915. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 192g (6.2 troy ounces).

£375
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A Sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round body with straight sides and tucked under belly, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield in 1954. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 195g (6.3 troy ounces). Please note that this item is engraved with a small rabbit side on grazing, and opposite the handle.

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A Sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round body with straight sides and tucked under belly, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield in 1954. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 195g (6.3 troy ounces). Please note that this item is engraved with a small rabbit side on grazing, and opposite the handle.

£395
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Antique Victorian silver-plated quart tankard, having a round body with tapering sides and hand-chased floral decoration, a scroll handle with bead-work, a sparrow-beak spout, and a hinged domed lid with thumb-piece. Made in ca. 1860. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver-plated tankard are height (including thumb-piece) 21.5 cms (8.5 inches), and length 20 cms (8 inches). Please note that the handle is not insulated so this item would be awkward to use with hot liquids.

#4781 -

Antique Victorian silver-plated quart tankard, having a round body with tapering sides and hand-chased floral decoration, a scroll handle with bead-work, a sparrow-beak spout, and a hinged domed lid with thumb-piece. Made in ca. 1860. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver-plated tankard are height (including thumb-piece) 21.5 cms (8.5 inches), and length 20 cms (8 inches). Please note that the handle is not insulated so this item would be awkward to use with hot liquids.

£445
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A Sterling silver straight-sided pint tankard, having a plain round tapering body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by Charles Boyton and Sons of London in 1927. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pint tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 260g (8.4 troy ounces).

#4035 -

A Sterling silver straight-sided pint tankard, having a plain round tapering body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by Charles Boyton and Sons of London in 1927. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pint tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 260g (8.4 troy ounces).

£485
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A Sterling silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in Birmingham in 1935. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug / tankard are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 330g (10.6 troy ounces).

#b1710 -

A Sterling silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in Birmingham in 1935. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug / tankard are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 330g (10.6 troy ounces).

£565
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A sterling silver pint mug / tankard, having a very plain round body, with tapering sides, a loop handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by the Adie Brothers of London in 1920. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3.25 inches), and it weighs 382g (12.3 troy ounces).

#b1711 -

A sterling silver pint mug / tankard, having a very plain round body, with tapering sides, a loop handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by the Adie Brothers of London in 1920. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3.25 inches), and it weighs 382g (12.3 troy ounces).

£585
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Antique Georgian sterling silver mug / tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in London in 1762. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug / tankard are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 292g (9.4 troy ounces).

#4787 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver mug / tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in London in 1762. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug / tankard are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 292g (9.4 troy ounces).

£1,075
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Antique Georgian sterling silver baluster style pint tankard, with scroll handle and collet foot, made in London in 1763. Height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches). Weight approx. 11 troy ounces (340g).

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Antique Georgian sterling silver baluster style pint tankard, with scroll handle and collet foot, made in London in 1763. Height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches). Weight approx. 11 troy ounces (340g).

£1,275
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Antique Georgian sterling silver large and heavy mug / tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in London in 1771. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard / mug are height 13 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 420g (13.5 troy ounces).

#j9203 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver large and heavy mug / tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in London in 1771. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard / mug are height 13 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 420g (13.5 troy ounces).

£1,375
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Antique Georgian sterling silver tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by John Langlands of Newcastle in 1757. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 302g (9.7 troy ounces).

#j9187 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by John Langlands of Newcastle in 1757. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 302g (9.7 troy ounces).

£1,495
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Antique Georgian sterling silver quart tankard, having a plain round body with tapering sides and hand-chased reeded decoration, a scroll handle with hinged lid and hand-pierced thumb-piece, the lid with hand-engraved barley and hops (for the making of beer) decoration. Made by Soloman Hougham of London in 1799. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height (including thumb-piece) 19 cms (7.5 inches), length 18 cms (7 inches), and it weighs approx. 855g (27.5 troy ounces).

#4657 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver quart tankard, having a plain round body with tapering sides and hand-chased reeded decoration, a scroll handle with hinged lid and hand-pierced thumb-piece, the lid with hand-engraved barley and hops (for the making of beer) decoration. Made by Soloman Hougham of London in 1799. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height (including thumb-piece) 19 cms (7.5 inches), length 18 cms (7 inches), and it weighs approx. 855g (27.5 troy ounces).

£2,685
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Antique Georgian sterling silver lidded quart tankard, having a plain bellied body, a hinged dome lid with thumb-piece, a scroll handle with heart-shaped terminal, sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by Whipham and Wright of London in 1760. Weight approx. 723g (23 troy ounces).

#j9383 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver lidded quart tankard, having a plain bellied body, a hinged dome lid with thumb-piece, a scroll handle with heart-shaped terminal, sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by Whipham and Wright of London in 1760. Weight approx. 723g (23 troy ounces).

£3,875
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Antique Georgian sterling silver lidded quart tankard, having a plain bellied body, a hinged dome lid with thumb-piece, a scroll handle, sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by William Cripps of London in 1760. Weight approx. 758g (24.5 troy ounces). Please note that this piece has a small part-crest on the front of the body.

#j6998 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver lidded quart tankard, having a plain bellied body, a hinged dome lid with thumb-piece, a scroll handle, sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by William Cripps of London in 1760. Weight approx. 758g (24.5 troy ounces). Please note that this piece has a small part-crest on the front of the body.

£3,985
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Sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by J.B. Carrington of Birmingham in 1956. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 9 cms (3.5 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 184g (6 troy ounces).

#4536 -

Sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by J.B. Carrington of Birmingham in 1956. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 9 cms (3.5 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 184g (6 troy ounces).

£365

SOLD
A Sterling Silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round straight-sided body, an applied reeded rim, a loop handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by A. L. Davenport of Birmingham in 1937. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 201g (6.5 troy ounces).

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A Sterling Silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round straight-sided body, an applied reeded rim, a loop handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by A. L. Davenport of Birmingham in 1937. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 201g (6.5 troy ounces).

£385

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Sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Henry Atkins of Sheffield in 1918. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 190g (6 troy ounces).

#j9794 -

Sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Henry Atkins of Sheffield in 1918. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver half-pint tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 190g (6 troy ounces).

£385

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Antique Victorian sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a round straight-sided body with applied reeded band-work, a reeded scroll handle, and a gold-gilt interior. made by J. B. Carrington of London in 1899. Height 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches). Weight approx 267g (8.6 troy ounces).

#4506 -

Antique Victorian sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a round straight-sided body with applied reeded band-work, a reeded scroll handle, and a gold-gilt interior. made by J. B. Carrington of London in 1899. Height 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches). Weight approx 267g (8.6 troy ounces).

£445

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Sterling silver pint tankard, having a plain round body with straight sides and tucked under belly, a scroll handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by C.J. Vander of London in 1942. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 238g (7.7 troy ounces).

#j9872 -

Sterling silver pint tankard, having a plain round body with straight sides and tucked under belly, a scroll handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by C.J. Vander of London in 1942. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 238g (7.7 troy ounces).

£465

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Sterling silver pint tankard, having a plain bellied body, an unusual scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Charles S. Green of Birmingham in 1913. Height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches). Weight approx. 390g (12.6 troy ounces).

#4503 -

Sterling silver pint tankard, having a plain bellied body, an unusual scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Charles S. Green of Birmingham in 1913. Height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches). Weight approx. 390g (12.6 troy ounces).

£545

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Sterling silver pint tankard mug, having a plain round baluster body, with scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by C. J. Vander Ltd., of London in 1939. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug are height 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), diameter at lip 8 cms (3.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 323g (10.4 troy ounces).

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Sterling silver pint tankard mug, having a plain round baluster body, with scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by C. J. Vander Ltd., of London in 1939. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug are height 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), diameter at lip 8 cms (3.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 323g (10.4 troy ounces).

£565

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Sterling silver pint tankard, in a modernistic style having a plain round body with tapering sides, a loop handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by Mappin and Webb of London in 1963. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs 293g (9.5 troy ounces).

#j9793 -

Sterling silver pint tankard, in a modernistic style having a plain round body with tapering sides, a loop handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by Mappin and Webb of London in 1963. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs 293g (9.5 troy ounces).

£575

SOLD
Sterling silver large and heavy mug / tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by J. B. Carrington of London in 1934. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard / mug are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 412g (13.2 troy ounces).

#b1959 -

Sterling silver large and heavy mug / tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by J. B. Carrington of London in 1934. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard / mug are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 412g (13.2 troy ounces).

£585

SOLD
Antique Victorian sterling silver pint tankard, having a very plain round body, with tapering sides, a loop handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by the Barnard Brothers of London in 1894. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs 300g (9.7 troy ounces).

#4823 -

Antique Victorian sterling silver pint tankard, having a very plain round body, with tapering sides, a loop handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by the Barnard Brothers of London in 1894. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs 300g (9.7 troy ounces).

£595

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Sterling silver large pint mug / tankard in the George I style, having a plain round straight-sided body, and scroll handle. Made by Charles Boyton and Sons of London in 1931. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug / tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at lip 10 cms (4 inches), and it weighs approx. 450g (14.5 troy ounces).

#j7104 -

Sterling silver large pint mug / tankard in the George I style, having a plain round straight-sided body, and scroll handle. Made by Charles Boyton and Sons of London in 1931. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug / tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at lip 10 cms (4 inches), and it weighs approx. 450g (14.5 troy ounces).

£645

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Sterling silver pint tankard, having a plain round tapering body with tucked under belly, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in London in 1956. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 363g (11.7 troy ounces).

#j9689 -

Sterling silver pint tankard, having a plain round tapering body with tucked under belly, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in London in 1956. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 363g (11.7 troy ounces).

£675

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Antique Georgian George II sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, gold-gilt interior, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in London in 1741. Height 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), diameter at top 6.5 cms (2.6 inches). Weight approx. 159g (5.1 troy ounces).

#4458 -

Antique Georgian George II sterling silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, gold-gilt interior, and sitting on a collet foot. Made in London in 1741. Height 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), diameter at top 6.5 cms (2.6 inches). Weight approx. 159g (5.1 troy ounces).

£695

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Antique Georgian sterling silver baluster half-pint tankard with scroll handle and collet foot. Made by Richard Beale of London in 1737. Engraved with Latin inscription translated to A Token of Our Gratitude. Height 10.5 cms (4.25 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches). Weight approx. 8 troy ounces (248g). Please note that the main body is also crested.

#j0641 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver baluster half-pint tankard with scroll handle and collet foot. Made by Richard Beale of London in 1737. Engraved with Latin inscription translated to A Token of Our Gratitude. Height 10.5 cms (4.25 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches). Weight approx. 8 troy ounces (248g). Please note that the main body is also crested.

£895

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Antique Georgian sterling silver mug / tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Thomas Chawner of London in 1784. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug / tankard are height 11 cms (4.25 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 254g (8.2 troy ounces). Please note that this item is crested.

#b1699 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver mug / tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Thomas Chawner of London in 1784. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver mug / tankard are height 11 cms (4.25 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 254g (8.2 troy ounces). Please note that this item is crested.

£985

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Antique Georgian sterling silver straight-sided pint tankard made in Newcastle in 1796. Height 14 cms. Weight approx. 10 troy ounces.

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Antique Georgian sterling silver straight-sided pint tankard made in Newcastle in 1796. Height 14 cms. Weight approx. 10 troy ounces.

£1,165

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Antique Georgian sterling silver tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by William and James Priest of London in 1770. Height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3.25 inches). Weight approx. 350g (11.3 troy ounces).

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Antique Georgian sterling silver tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by William and James Priest of London in 1770. Height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3.25 inches). Weight approx. 350g (11.3 troy ounces).

£1,175

SOLD
Antique Georgian sterling silver baluster style pint tankard, made by William Grundy of London in 1748. Height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at lip 8 cms (3.25 inches). Weight approx. 12 troy ounces (372g).

#j3393 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver baluster style pint tankard, made by William Grundy of London in 1748. Height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at lip 8 cms (3.25 inches). Weight approx. 12 troy ounces (372g).

£1,175

SOLD
Antique Georgian sterling silver tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by John Schofield of London in 1778. Height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3.25 inches). Weight approx. 368g (11.9 troy ounces).

#j4568 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by John Schofield of London in 1778. Height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3.25 inches). Weight approx. 368g (11.9 troy ounces).

£1,275

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Antique Georgian sterling silver large pint tankard, having a plain baluster body, scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Charles Wright of London in 1779. Height 13 cms (5.25 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches). Weight approx. 431g (14 troy ounces).

#j2481 -

Antique Georgian sterling silver large pint tankard, having a plain baluster body, scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Charles Wright of London in 1779. Height 13 cms (5.25 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches). Weight approx. 431g (14 troy ounces).

£1,365

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Antique Georgian sterling silver quart lidded tankard made by John King of London in 1771. Height 19 cms. Weight 24 troy ounces.

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Antique Georgian sterling silver quart lidded tankard made by John King of London in 1771. Height 19 cms. Weight 24 troy ounces.

£3,275

SOLD

Learn more about antique silver tankards here.

Antique Silver tankards description:

An open or lidded mug with a side handle for drinking ale, mead, or beer.

Antique Silver tankards history:

Early pre-1700 tankards are always of the larger (more than one pint) capacity with hinged covers. Later pint and hal-pint tankards (often called mugs) did not have a cover but were of the same basic design. The earliest known example date from about 1600 and they were made thoughout the Georgian, Victorian and 20th century periods. They are still being made today.

Antique Silver tankards design:

Most of the very early examples were always round and straight-sided with flat lids. Later tankards and mugs were characterised by balustered bodies with bellies, waists, and pedestal feet. The handles varied from scroll shapes through to plain loops. Most Victorian tankards were engraved or chased with floral or geometric decoration. Many had beautiful pastoral scenes which in many examples were works of art in their own right.

Antique Silver tankards collectors note:

Look closely at the hallmarks. Early lidded tankards should have a makers mark on the handle and there should be a corresponding mark on the lid. Treat very early lidded tankards with marks underneath with suspicion. Check to make sure that where the handle is attached to the body that there are no repair marks. Inspect the main body and check for thin spots where crests and monograms have been erased.


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