Lot 70:
Collection of 17 Pewter Drinking Vessels
Description
C-21774
Collection of seventeen pewter drinking and serving vessels including six miniature tankards measuring 1.75” high, four tankards measuring 2” high, three individual creamers, one goblet, two large tankards, and one French 2-centiliter tavern measure. The six miniature tankards consist of three matching examples, two matching examples, and one differing example stamped Harry Mason Ltd., Birmingham. All four 2” tankards and three of the miniature tankards bear stamped symbols on their undersides, including numeral and maker-style marks as photographed. One large tankard is stamped “USA.” The second is engraved “R A R” on the front and has a clear glass bottom. The small French measure is marked “2 Centi” on the handle, indicating a 2-centiliter capacity for measuring spirits. The goblet is marked “Étain d’Art, Titre Légal, Made in France.” Pewter tankards were commonly used as durable drinking vessels in European taverns and public houses. c. Mid-20th Century; Assorted Makers including Harry Mason Ltd., Birmingham, England and Étain d’Art, France
Scattered scratches, surface wear, oxidation, and minor dents consistent with age and use. The lid on one creamer is detached, and the creamer is bent with minor damage around the rim as photographed. The remaining pieces show varying degrees of handling wear.
Tallest: 4.25" Diam. x 5.25" H
Handle: 5" W total
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