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What are tankards used for?
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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
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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
Category
Antique 1740s English George II Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
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
Category
Vintage 1920s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, 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
Category
Antique 1870s Russian Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Tankard Ice Bucket
Located in Bradenton, FL
of stainless steel and aluminum in the shape of a tankard, inside is a white plastic ice bucket
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Barware
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Three English Pewter Tankards
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Three English pewter tankards with various engravings and marks.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Barware
Materials
Pewter
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
Category
Antique 1780s British George III Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver