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Expert: Martin G Roberts - 2/9/2009


Question

Pewter tankard
I have a 14" pewter tankard with flat lid with rams head knob that has a heavy chain that drapes the base of the lid and used to carry or hang. It also has a normal handle.  The shape is bulbous in center and narrows down to base.  Heavy in weight. How would I price something like this for resale?  

Answer
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Hello Bev,

Your piece is actually a flagon, of a style made in Switzerland in the 18th Century. However, this example is a modern reproduction. The 95% mark indicates the proportion of tin in the pewter alloy, and such marks only began to be used in the mid 20th Century.

So as a decorative reproduction its value is very modest indeed.

Hope that helps.  

Martin G Roberts

Expertise

Pewter of the 19th Century and earlier from the British Isles and Ireland. I can comment on origin, date, rarity, and value. I cannot give detailed information on 'art' metalware, Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Arts & Crafts metalware. See my website for more information: www.antique-metalware.co.uk.

Experience

A collector for twelve years and a dealer for seven.

Publications
Journal of the Pewter Society
Pewter Society Newsletter
Bulletin of the Pewter Collectors' Club of America

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