ANTIQUE SILVER TANKARDS
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A very handsome Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle with anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant sterling silver pint mug was made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths of London in 1938. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pint tankard are height 14 cms (5.5 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 295g (9.5 troy ounces). Please note that the inside is finished off in a Butler finish which is not as bright as the outside. |
£575 |
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A handsome and unusual Antique Sterling Silver and glass pint tankard or mug, having a plain round hand-blown glass body with a star-cut base, together with silver mounts and a side scroll handle. This elegant silver and glass pint mug was made Carrington and Co., of London in 1915. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver and glass pint mug or tankard are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), and diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches), |
£645 |
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A very handsome George I style Sterling Silver pint tankard, having a plain round straight-sided body with tapering sides, a scroll side-handle, with applied reeded borders top and bottom, and all sitting on a collet foot. This elegant silver pint mug was made by Robert Comyns of London in 1953. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 11 cms (4.3 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 270g (8.7 troy ounces). |
£645 |
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An elegant Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round body with straight sides and a tucked under belly, a plain scroll side-handle, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This handsome silver pint mug was made by Jones and Son of London in 1965. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pint mug or tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 355g (11.5 troy ounces). |
£675 |
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A very handsome Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round body with straight sides and a tucked under belly, a scroll side-handle, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant silver pint mug was made by Elkington and Co., of Birmingham in 1935. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pint mug or tankard are height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 384g (12.4 troy ounces). |
£695 |
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A handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a round bellied body with hand-chased swirl-fluted decoration, a scroll side handle with an anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This beautiful silver mug was made by Charles Stuart Harris of London in 1892. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug or tankard are height 14 cms (5.5 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 372g (12 troy ounces). |
£785 |
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A rare and very handsome Antique Victorian Sterling Silver pint mug or tankard with a glass bottom, having a plain round body with straight tapering sides, a plain loop side-handle, and all sitting on a flat glass-bottomed base. This elegant silver tankard or mug was made by Andrew Crespel and Thomas Parker of London in 1871. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), and diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches). |
£875 |
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A very handsome Antique Georgian Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round straight-sided body with two bands of hand-chased reeded decoration and applied reeded borders, a square cross-section scroll handle, and sitting on a flat base. This elegant silver pint mug was made by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard I of London in 1810. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver mug or tankard are height 11 cms (4.3 inches), length 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 349g (11.25 troy ounces). |
£1,195 |
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A very handsome Antique Georgian George II Sterling Silver pint tankard, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle with thumb-piece, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant antique silver mug was made by Henry Bond of London in 1747. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug or tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 441g (14 troy ounces). |
£1,495 |
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A very handsome Antique Georgian George III Sterling Silver pint tankard, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle with thumb-piece, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant antique silver mug was made by Hester Bateman of London in 1786. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug or tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 282g (9 troy ounces). |
£1,575 |
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An Antique late Victorian Sterling Silver lidded quart tankard in a George I style, having a plain straight-sided body with an applied reeded band, a hinged dome lid with pierced thumb-piece, a scroll handle, and sitting on a reeded collet foot. Made by Elkington & Co., of Birmingham in 1900. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver tankard are height 21.5 cms (8.5 inches), length 15 cms (6 inches), and it weighs approx. 682g (22 troy ounces). |
£1,895 |
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A very handsome Antique Georgian Sterling Silver lidded quart tankard, having a plain round bellied body with central reeded girdle, a hinged dome lid with hand-pierced thumb-piece, a scroll handle with heart-shaped terminal, and sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by Peter and Anne Bateman of London in 1795. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver quart tankard are height 21 cms (8.25 inches), length 18 cms (7 inches), and it weighs approx. 767g (24.7 troy ounces). |
£3,275 |
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An Antique Georgian Sterling Silver lidded quart tankard, having a plain round 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. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver tankard are height 19 cms (7.5 inches), length 16 cms (6.25 inches), and it weighs approx. 723g (23 troy ounces). |
£3,875 |
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A very handsome Antique Georgian Sterling Silver lidded quart tankard, having a plain round bellied body with central reeded girdle, a hinged dome lid with hand-pierced thumb-piece, a scroll handle with heart-shaped terminal, and sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by James Young (overstriking another) of London in 1782. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver quart tankard are height 19.5 cms (7.75 inches), length 17 cms (6.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 745g (24 troy ounces). |
£4,375 |
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A very handsome George I style Sterling Silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round straight-sided body with tapering sides, a scroll side-handle, and all sitting on a collet foot. This elegant silver half-pint mug was made by S. Blanckensee and Sons of Birmingham in 1935. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 11 cms (4.3 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 175g (5.6 troy ounces). |
£375 |
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A very handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver half-pint tankard, in an early George I style, having a plain round straight-sided body with tapering sides, a plain scroll side-handle, and all sitting on a collet foot. This elegant silver half-pint mug was made by Thomas Atkins of Birmingham in 1909. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver tankard are height 9.5 cms (3.75 inches), diameter at top 6.5 cms (2.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 174g (5.6 troy ounces). |
£395 |
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An elegant and heavy Sterling Silver pint mug or tankard having a plain round body with straight tapering sides, a plain loop side-handle, a gold-gilt interior, a hand-engraved spray of ivy and floral decoration on one side, and all sitting on a flat base. This beautiful silver tankard or mug was made by the Barker Brothers of Birmingham in 1930. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pint mug are height 11 cms (4.25 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 362g (11.7 troy ounces). |
£595 |
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A very handsome Sterling Silver pint mug or tankard, having a plain round body with straight tapering sides and a tucked under belly, a plain loop side-handle, and all sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant silver tankard or mug was made by Turner and Simpson of Birmingham in 1926. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pint mug are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 288g (9.3 troy ounces). |
£625 |
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A very handsome Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver pint mug or tankard, in an early George I style, having a plain round straight-sided body with parallel sides, a plain scroll side-handle, and all sitting on a collet foot. This elegant antique silver pint tankard or mug was made by Henry Wilkinson of Birmingham in 1909. 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. 300g (9.7 troy ounces). |
£645 |
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A very handsome Antique Sterling Silver pint mug or tankard, having a plain round body with straight tapering sides, a plain loop side-handle, and all sitting on a flat base. This elegant silver tankard or mug was made by Carrington and Co., of London in 1918. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 281g (9 troy ounces). |
£695 |
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A very handsome Antique Georgian George III Sterling Silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle with Anthemion leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant silver half-pint mug was made by Thomas Wallis I of London in 1779. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver half-pint mug or tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 199g (6.4 troy ounces). |
£695 |
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A heavy and very handsome Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round body with straight sides and a tucked under belly, a scroll side-handle, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant silver pint mug was made by L. A. Crichton of London in 1934. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pint mug or tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 352g (11.3 troy ounces). |
£745 |
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A heavy and very handsome Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round body with straight sides and a tucked under belly, a scroll side-handle, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant silver pint mug was made by Goldsmiths and Silversmiths of London in 1928. The dimensions of this fine hand-made silver pint mug or tankard are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 368g (11.9 troy ounces). |
£765 |
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An Antique Georgian Sterling Silver half-pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by John Payne of London in 1759. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver half-pint mug / tankard are height 10 cms (4 inches), diameter at top 7 cms (2.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 214g (6.9 troy ounces). |
£795 |
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A very pretty Antique Victorian Sterling Silver pint mug or tankard, having a round body with straight tapering sides, with two bands of hand-engraved floral decoration, a gold-gilt interior, and a plain loop side-handle. This beautiful silver tankard or mug was made in Sheffield in 1878. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug are height 13 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 297g (9.6 troy ounces). |
£875 |
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An Antique Georgian George II Sterling Silver three-quarter pint tankard or mug, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Robert Lucas of London in 1740. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver three-quarter pint mug or tankard are height 11 cms (4.3 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 263g (8.5 troy ounces). |
£895 |
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An Antique Georgian Sterling Silver pint tankard, having a plain round straight-sided body with hand-chased reeded borders, a scroll handle with heart-shaped terminal, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Peter and William Bateman of London in 1804. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 315g (10.2 troy ounces). |
£975 |
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An Antique Georgian George III Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle with an anthemion-leaf thumb-piece, and sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by John King of London in 1773. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug or tankard are height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 317g (10.2 troy ounces). |
£1,075 |
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A very handsome Antique Georgian Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round straight-sided body with two bands of hand-chased reeded decoration and applied rope-twist top and bottom borders, a square cross-section scroll handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by Solomon Royes of London in 1820. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver mug or tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), length 13 cms (5 inches), and it weighs approx. 324g (10.5 troy ounces). |
£1,145 |
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An Antique Georgian Sterling Silver pint tankard, having a plain round baluster body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Fuller White of London in 1763. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver tankard are height 12 cms (4.75 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 340g (11 troy ounces). |
£1,175 |
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A very handsome Antique Georgian George II Sterling Silver pint tankard, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle with thumb-piece, and sitting on a pedestal foot. Made by William Cripps of London in 1755. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug or tankard are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at top 8 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 362g (11.7 troy ounces). Please note that this item is crested. |
£1,285 |
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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). |
£1,375 |
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A very handsome and heavy Antique Georgian George II Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a pedestal foot. This elegant antique silver pint mug was made by William Shaw and William Priest of London in 1758. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug or tankard are height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 8.5 cms (3.3 inches), and it weighs approx. 379g (12.2 troy ounces). |
£1,375 |
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An Antique Queen Anne Sterling Silver half-pint mug / tankard, having a round straight-sided body, with reeded borders, hand-chased fluted and gadroon decoration, a scroll reeded handle, a vacant oval cartouche with scroll-work surround, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by John Cory of London in 1702. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver tankard / mug are height 9 cms (3.5 inches), diameter at top 6.5 cms (2.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 116g (3.7 troy ounces). |
£1,395 |
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A very handsome and heavy Antique Georgian George II Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Henry Brind of London in 1749. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug or tankard are height 12.5 cms (5 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 377g (12.2 troy ounces). |
£1,475 |
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An Antique Georgian George II Sterling Silver pint tankard or mug, having a plain round bellied body, a scroll handle, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by Thomas Mason of London in 1733. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pint mug or tankard are height 11.5 cms (4.5 inches), diameter at top 9 cms (3.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 364g (11.7 troy ounces). Please note that this item shows fire-stain surrounding the hallmarks which is acceptable for a piece from this period. |
£1,745 |
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An Antique Georgian Sterling Silver lidded quart tankard, having a plain round straight-sided body with two bands of hand-chased reeded decoration, gold-gilt interior, a hinged flat lid with thumb-piece, a scroll handle, and sitting on a flat base. Made by Edward Fernell of London in 1783. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver tankard are height 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), length 17 cms (6.75 inches), and it weighs approx. 757g (24.4 troy ounces). Please note that this item is crested. |
£2,275 |
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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). |
£2,685 |
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An Antique Georgian Sterling Silver lidded quart tankard, having a plain round straight-sided body, a hinged dome lid with cast scroll thumb-piece, a scroll handle with heart-shaped terminal, and sitting on a collet foot. Made by William Shaw & William Priest of London in 1758. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver tankard are height 16.5 cms (6.75 inches), length 16.5 cms (6.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 620g (20 troy ounces). |
£3,895 |
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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. |
£3,985 |
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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.