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Glass Identification - Post here for all ID requests => Glass => Topic started by: petet63 on October 11, 2014, 03:40:44 PM

Title: Antique Tankard ?
Post by: petet63 on October 11, 2014, 03:40:44 PM

Hi all, a friend of mine is looking for info on this Tankard. A very heavy piece of Glass 624g. 11.5cm in Height. Engraved around the upper half  'slice' cuts around the lower half. I haven't seen these before so cant help even after searches. How old is it and any other help appreciated?

Title: Re: Antique Tankard ?
Post by: neil53 on October 20, 2014, 12:11:36 PM

Hi, it is a Victorian tankard from the mid to late 19th century.  The period of pteridomania. (craze for ferns).   They were made very robustly and there are a fair number of them around.

Title: Re: Antique Tankard ?
Post by: petet63 on October 23, 2014, 01:15:47 PM

Hi Neil, Thanks for the info. Robust does not quite describe the Tankard :o It is practically unbreakable ! It now makes sense that there would be a few left around. Would not want to be around back then if a drunk threw one. Solid but very little room for liquid. Much appreciated Neil.