Topic: Squat, bulbous tankard

[glassobsessed]

I thought I would find this tankard listed in a book or on line, it seems very familiar but no luck so far.

11cm tall, very pale smoke colour and no pontil mark. Any ideas?

Thanks.

John

 

[Lustrousstone]

These are quite common. I have one and I see them regularly. I think the grey is not so much a colour as a quality issue or UV degradation. I thought I'd posted it on here, but I can't find it. I also thought mine had a pontil mark (I'll look when I get home). It seems strange that such distinctive hand-made mugs can't be identified.

[johnphilip]

Is it not Wedgwood ? i am sure i have seen that handle on their mugs .

[Lustrousstone]

No, definitely not. The quality isn't there and they're not lead crystal - just heavy

[glassobsessed]

It does seem strange, I was convinced I would find it in one of my books. Searched the GMB but if there is one I don't think it was described as a tankard. It seems nicely made, with a fire polished rim though there are a few bits of ash within the glass.

Perhaps made for Ikea or another store or pub chain or ...?

Tried searching under the usual suspects, Whitefriars, Wedgwood and Dartington.

John

[Lustrousstone]

I think these are quite old, not modern production, maybe first half of the 20th century or older.

[chopin-liszt]

The base is very distinctive, it might help with id. but I'm afraid I've never seen one of these. I would have noticed it if I had. Can't help I'm afraid. Looks more Dartington to me than anything else, but only on the grounds of they were the ones who sometimes did bigger or diferently shaped bases...... and you know MUCH more about D. than I do!

[glassobsessed]

Mmm, I can see the design going back to early 20th century, I would be surprised if it was older though. Saying that, I am often 'surprised'.....

John

[chopin-liszt]

Hmm, the base looks far more "wrinkly" than Dartington. All I can suggest in the meantime is to use it for your occassional beer and just enjoy it. It looks like a nice thing to use.

[Ivo]

 I have one with a Günther Lambert label on it - which would make it 1980s, from anywhere.