Tankard - Tin - 19th-century pewter tankard
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A tin tankard from Germany dating to 1850–1900, with a cylindrical body, height 14 cm and diameter 11 cm, in good condition with age‑related wear.
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Description from the seller
Excellent fine pewter tankard from a German workshop in the Nuremberg region, dated between 1875 and 1900.
The piece bears the famous armored knight hallmark (Rittermarke), a purity guarantee stamp for pewter used by German pewter masters in the 19th century.
The initials L H identify Ludwig Henne’s workshop, an artisan active in Nuremberg at the end of the 19th century.
Poinçons & authenticity
Under the base, three clearly visible stamps:
• Armored knight: quality stamp certifying fine pewter (95–98%).
• Initials L H: master pewterer’s signature.
• Additional decorative marks (flower, clover), typical of German workshops of the period.
These markings confirm authentic production, not a modern reproduction.
Description of the piece
Tankard with a domed lid and spherical knob, solid hinge and cylindrical body with horizontal mouldings.
Typical style of late 19th-century German tavern mugs.
• Material: fine pewter, patina of the era.
• Height: approx. 17 cm.
• Weight: consistent with artisanal productions of the period.
• Color: silvery gray with an even patina.
Condition
Very good condition for a piece over 120 years old:
• natural, even patina,
• no cracks,
• lid functional,
• sturdy hinge,
• stable base.
Collector’s item, ready to be displayed.
Shipping
Enhanced packaging, shock protection, tracked shipping.
Excellent fine pewter tankard from a German workshop in the Nuremberg region, dated between 1875 and 1900.
The piece bears the famous armored knight hallmark (Rittermarke), a purity guarantee stamp for pewter used by German pewter masters in the 19th century.
The initials L H identify Ludwig Henne’s workshop, an artisan active in Nuremberg at the end of the 19th century.
Poinçons & authenticity
Under the base, three clearly visible stamps:
• Armored knight: quality stamp certifying fine pewter (95–98%).
• Initials L H: master pewterer’s signature.
• Additional decorative marks (flower, clover), typical of German workshops of the period.
These markings confirm authentic production, not a modern reproduction.
Description of the piece
Tankard with a domed lid and spherical knob, solid hinge and cylindrical body with horizontal mouldings.
Typical style of late 19th-century German tavern mugs.
• Material: fine pewter, patina of the era.
• Height: approx. 17 cm.
• Weight: consistent with artisanal productions of the period.
• Color: silvery gray with an even patina.
Condition
Very good condition for a piece over 120 years old:
• natural, even patina,
• no cracks,
• lid functional,
• sturdy hinge,
• stable base.
Collector’s item, ready to be displayed.
Shipping
Enhanced packaging, shock protection, tracked shipping.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
19th-century pewter tankard
Number of objects
1
Material
Tin
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
14 cm
Width
11 cm
Diameter
11 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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