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Exquisite Antique Silver-Plated Beer Tankard – Hunting Scene – James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield (UK)

This is a magnificent and rare silver-plated beer tankard, richly decorated and steeped in historic symbolism. Made by the renowned James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, United Kingdom, this piece exemplifies the exceptional quality and artistry of the 19th-century English craftsmanship.

Key Features:
	•	Maker: James Dixon & Sons (hallmarked)
	•	Origin: Sheffield, United Kingdom
	•	Material: Silver-plated metal (plaqué argent)
	•	Dimensions:
	•	Height: 45 cm (closed), 50 cm (open)
	•	Width (with handle): 25 cm
	•	Diameter: 25 cm
	•	Weight: Approx. 2.3 kg
	•	Design: Striking repoussé hunting scene featuring a stag, wild boar, hounds, and hunters in a forest setting
	•	Lid Finial: Crowned with a sculpted game bird
	•	Handle: Elaborate scrollwork design with classical detailing
	•	Base: Quadripod (four-footed) with richly decorated mounts and claw feet
	•	Style: Neo-Baroque / Victorian Revival

This tankard was likely crafted as a ceremonial trophy or presentation piece, celebrating the noble tradition of the hunt. The piece combines narrative richness with superior decorative artistry—an emblem of prestige and power.

Hallmarks: The underside bears the traditional James Dixon & Sons maker’s mark, along with a sequence of pseudo-hallmarks typical of their silver-plated works.

Condition: Excellent antique condition. Natural patina throughout, with no structural damage—adding authenticity and charm.

A true collector’s item and a statement piece for any connoisseur of antique silverware, hunting memorabilia, or decorative arts.

Rare, impressive, and historically significant—an opportunity not to be missed.

We invite you to pay close attention to the photographs, which faithfully illustrate the condition of the tankard and are an integral part of its description.

We wish you a pleasant bidding experience!

For more information or to inquire further, please feel free to contact me.

United Kingdom Victorian  - 1800-1850

James Dixon & Sons - Tankard - Silverplated

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