Tankard (2) - Pewter





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Description from the seller
The jar features various seals that describe its history, where it has been, which districts and cities.
Sovereign Seal Crown with VR (Victoria Regina):
Meaning: Confirms that the jar was inspected and approved during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).
Districts (VR8, VR114, VR37, VR9): The numbers correspond to the specific inspection districts.
VR 8: Westminster District, London.
VR 114: County of Middlesex.
VR 37: Generally associated with the Stepney area (East London).
VR 9: Verification mark for the Southwark area or nearby regions around London.
Seal "PINT":
Meaning: Ensures the item’s exact capacity as an Imperial Pint (approximately 568 ml), a standard measure for serving beer and spirits in taverns under the Weights and Measures Act of 1835.
Shield with 3 Dags (Seaxes):
Origin: It is the historic emblem of the County of Middlesex. Its presence indicates that the jar operated under the jurisdiction of this county, which in the 19th century encompassed much of the area now known as north and west London.
Swan with a B and numbers (2):
Identification: Known as the "House Mark." It is the original tavern’s ownership mark. The Swan was a very popular pub name; the "B" and the numbers helped the establishment’s internal administration keep track of its jugs.
The jar features various seals that describe its history, where it has been, which districts and cities.
Sovereign Seal Crown with VR (Victoria Regina):
Meaning: Confirms that the jar was inspected and approved during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).
Districts (VR8, VR114, VR37, VR9): The numbers correspond to the specific inspection districts.
VR 8: Westminster District, London.
VR 114: County of Middlesex.
VR 37: Generally associated with the Stepney area (East London).
VR 9: Verification mark for the Southwark area or nearby regions around London.
Seal "PINT":
Meaning: Ensures the item’s exact capacity as an Imperial Pint (approximately 568 ml), a standard measure for serving beer and spirits in taverns under the Weights and Measures Act of 1835.
Shield with 3 Dags (Seaxes):
Origin: It is the historic emblem of the County of Middlesex. Its presence indicates that the jar operated under the jurisdiction of this county, which in the 19th century encompassed much of the area now known as north and west London.
Swan with a B and numbers (2):
Identification: Known as the "House Mark." It is the original tavern’s ownership mark. The Swan was a very popular pub name; the "B" and the numbers helped the establishment’s internal administration keep track of its jugs.

