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Antique German Tankards

Collection of 8 Glass And Metal German Tankards
Collection of 8 Glass And Metal German Tankards

Collection of 8 Glass And Metal German Tankards

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A collection of 8 pieces of tankards in glass with metal lids from the end of the 19th Century and beginning of the 20th Century. Probably these have been used for beer drinking. Fou...

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1890s German Folk Art Antique German Tankards

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Metal

Antique German Silver Tankard by David Eckrich, Circa 1610
Antique German Silver Tankard by David Eckrich, Circa 1610

Antique German Silver Tankard by David Eckrich, Circa 1610

By David Eckrich

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique German silver quart tankard; an addition to our range of collectable 17th century silverware This exceptional antique German silver...

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Early 17th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

German Faience Tankard
German Faience Tankard

German Faience Tankard

Located in Essex, MA

Cylindrical with pewter lid. Floral decoration and loop handle.

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Late 18th Century European Antique German Tankards

Materials

Pewter

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany
German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany

German Stein - Beer Mug - Tankard - Pot - Ceramic - Germany

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming German beer stein from the mid-20th century. Ceramic stein decorated with floral designs, houses, and two German figures, a man and a woman, in the Bavarian style. Blue and ...

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Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique German Tankards

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Ceramic

Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard
Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard

Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Antique German KPM Porcelain Lidded Bartmann Jug Tankard. 19th century German Bellarmine Bartmann jug with bearded man from the Porcelain Manufactory KPM Berlin.

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Mid-19th Century German Renaissance Antique German Tankards

Materials

Pewter

Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard
Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard

Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard

By RS Prussia

Located in Norton, MA

A wonderful antique S&T RS Germany large tankard absolutely 100% hand-painted floral in the multi-colored pink, purple, red, and rich green leaves, delicate arrangement of the compos...

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Porcelain

Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard, #Ric00031
Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard, #Ric00031

Antique S&T RS German Porcelain Large Tankard, #Ric00031

By RS Prussia

Located in Norton, MA

A wonderful antique S&T RS Germany large Tankard absolutely 100% hand-painted floral roses in the multi-colored pink, purple, red, and rich green leaves, delicate arrangement of the ...

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Porcelain

18th Century German Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware with Horses Tankard
18th Century German Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware with Horses Tankard

18th Century German Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware with Horses Tankard

Located in Delft, NL

An 18th Century German Westerwald Salt Glazed Stoneware with Horses Tankard A German Westerwald tankard with pewter engraved lid.

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18th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Stoneware

Large Group of Antique German Pewter Mugs, Tankards, and Ewers
Large Group of Antique German Pewter Mugs, Tankards, and Ewers

Large Group of Antique German Pewter Mugs, Tankards, and Ewers

Located in London, GB

Large group of antique German pewter mugs, tankards, and ewers German, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries Largest jug: Height 29cm, width 24cm, depth 15cm Smallest tankard: Heigh...

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18th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

Antique German Pewter Tankards, early 19th century. Set of 4.
Antique German Pewter Tankards, early 19th century. Set of 4.

Antique German Pewter Tankards, early 19th century. Set of 4.

Located in Asaa, DK

Antique German Pewter Tankards, early 19th century. Set of 4.

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Early 19th Century German Baroque Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

20th Century Art Déco/Jugendstil Golden Metal Tankard by Kayserzinn, Germany
20th Century Art Déco/Jugendstil Golden Metal Tankard by Kayserzinn, Germany

20th Century Art Déco/Jugendstil Golden Metal Tankard by Kayserzinn, Germany

By Kayserzinn 1

Located in North Miami, FL

Early 20th century Art Déco/Jugendstil golden metal tankard by Kayserzinn, Germany By: Kayserzinn Material: metal, copper, zinc, brass Technique: cast, molded, polished, gilt, metal...

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1920s German Art Deco Antique German Tankards

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Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

18th Century German Faience Polychrome Pewter-Mounted Tankard in Columnar Form
18th Century German Faience Polychrome Pewter-Mounted Tankard in Columnar Form

18th Century German Faience Polychrome Pewter-Mounted Tankard in Columnar Form

Located in Vero Beach, FL

This 9.25" faience pewter-mounted tankard from the 3rd quarter of the 18th century is cylindrical in form with a handle mounted in pewter.

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18th Century German Baroque Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

Mettlach Poklal drinking vessel 19 th c. Tankard
Mettlach Poklal drinking vessel 19 th c. Tankard

Mettlach Poklal drinking vessel 19 th c. Tankard

Located in Houston, TX

This is a rare Pokal made in Germany to be used as a drinking vessel For beer. It has been intricately painted with a gentleman on the face Of the stein with his mug lifted and sitti...

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Late 19th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Porcelain

Jugendstil Marzi & Remy Tankard Karl Gorig Attribution .5l Stoeneware
Jugendstil Marzi & Remy Tankard Karl Gorig Attribution .5l Stoeneware

Jugendstil Marzi & Remy Tankard Karl Gorig Attribution .5l Stoeneware

Located in Mobile, AL

Like this .5L Salt Glazed Stoneware beer mug or tankard which is marked with it's form number 1775 from Marzi & Remy.

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Tankards

Materials

Pottery

Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4009" Pewter Tankard
Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4009" Pewter Tankard

Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4009" Pewter Tankard

By Kayserzinn 1

Located in Centennial, CO

This antique art nouveau Jugendstil pewter tankard is stamped "Kayserzinn 4009" and was created by Kayserzinn in Germany around 1900.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

Kayser Zinn, Fein Zinn Late 19th Century Pewter Tankard and Cup
Kayser Zinn, Fein Zinn Late 19th Century Pewter Tankard and Cup

Kayser Zinn, Fein Zinn Late 19th Century Pewter Tankard and Cup

By Kayserzinn 1

Located in Lomita, CA

The Fein Zinn and Kayserzinn set is handcrafted pewter. The vintage Fein Zinn pewter tankard and cup is probably late 19th Century. Of circular section with shouldered cover, shaped...

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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4010" Pewter Tankard with Monogram
Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4010" Pewter Tankard with Monogram

Antique Circa 1900 Art Nouveau Kayserzinn "4010" Pewter Tankard with Monogram

By Kayserzinn 1

Located in Centennial, CO

This antique art nouveau Jugendstil pewter tankard is stamped "Kayserzinn 4010" and was created by Kayserzinn in Germany around 1900.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated WMF Beer-Tankard
19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated WMF Beer-Tankard

19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated WMF Beer-Tankard

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Elaborate German 19th Century Renaissance Revival Style Britannia Silver Plated Beer-Tankard by The Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF).

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Late 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Antique German Tankards

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Silver Plate

Set of Eight German Pewter Measuring Cups, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1880
Set of Eight German Pewter Measuring Cups, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1880

Set of Eight German Pewter Measuring Cups, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1880

Located in Winter Park, FL

A set of eight German 19th century tankard style pewter measuring cups or jugs, each with engraved volume capacity and hallmarks.

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19th Century German Rustic Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

Set of Antique Circa 1800 German Inscribed Pewter Steins With Illustration
Set of Antique Circa 1800 German Inscribed Pewter Steins With Illustration

Set of Antique Circa 1800 German Inscribed Pewter Steins With Illustration

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming set of antique circa 1800 German pewter tankards or steins. The larger stein measures 11.5"H x 6.5"W x 5.5"D and is inscribed A.C.K.

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Early 19th Century German Folk Art Antique German Tankards

Materials

Pewter

Antique Horse Race Tankard with German Imperial Association
Antique Horse Race Tankard with German Imperial Association

Antique Horse Race Tankard with German Imperial Association

Located in New York, NY

Equestrian-themed silver tankard with German imperial association, ca 1875.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique German Tankards

Materials

Silver

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Silver Gilt Renaissance Tankard, German, circa 1600
Silver Gilt Renaissance Tankard, German, circa 1600

Silver Gilt Renaissance Tankard, German, circa 1600

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H 6.3 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

Silver Gilt Renaissance Tankard, German, circa 1600

Located in GB

A silver gilt Renaissance tankard, German, unmarked circa 1600, original fire gilding, the small size of the tankard suggests it was made for a lady, it stands at 16 cm in height to ...

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16th Century German Renaissance Antique German Tankards

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Silver

Silverplate Classical Style Presentation Trophy/Tankard by WMF
Silverplate Classical Style Presentation Trophy/Tankard by WMF

Silverplate Classical Style Presentation Trophy/Tankard by WMF

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in MC Leansville, NC

This extraordinary vessel is a silver-plated trophy/tankard in a highly stylized Art Nouveau form with strong neoclassical influence.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique German Tankards

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Silver Plate

Hamburg Silver Tankard by Peter Ohr I., around 1660
Hamburg Silver Tankard by Peter Ohr I., around 1660

Hamburg Silver Tankard by Peter Ohr I., around 1660

Located in Bamberg, DE

Silver with partial gilding, marked Hamburg inspection of 1654-74 and master mark Peter Ohr I (1647-62). The bead and the lid with a frieze of naturalistic tulip and daffodil blossom...

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Mid-17th Century German Baroque Antique German Tankards

Materials

Silver

Meissen Tankard Painted with Rich Gold-Ornaments, rd 1740
Meissen Tankard Painted with Rich Gold-Ornaments, rd 1740

Meissen Tankard Painted with Rich Gold-Ornaments, rd 1740

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Weinheim, DE

Painted with polychrome park-scenes, courtly figures in a castle prospect Gold painter's mark "A" The lid with an inserted gold-medal of the Regency of Frederick V. One large an...

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18th Century German Baroque Antique German Tankards

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Porcelain

Rare Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Westerwald Tankard, 17th-18th Century
Rare Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Westerwald Tankard, 17th-18th Century

Rare Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Westerwald Tankard, 17th-18th Century

Located in Frome, Somerset

A rare Japanese Arita Tankard. After a German stoneware, probably Westerwald late 17th century original.

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Late 17th Century Japanese Antique German Tankards

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau German Tankard Floral Motif Pewter Kayserzinn , Initials , Marks
Art Nouveau German Tankard Floral Motif Pewter Kayserzinn , Initials , Marks

Art Nouveau German Tankard Floral Motif Pewter Kayserzinn , Initials , Marks

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind Art Nouveau German floral motif tankard, with engraved initials and floral patterns characteristic of Art Nouveau.

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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

Antique German Silver Quart and a Half Coin Tankard
Antique German Silver Quart and a Half Coin Tankard

Antique German Silver Quart and a Half Coin Tankard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional antique German 800 standard silver tankard has a plain tapering cylindrical form onto a circular domed foot.

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1890s German Antique German Tankards

Materials

Silver

Antique German Silver Tankard
Antique German Silver Tankard

Antique German Silver Tankard

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H 26.3 in Dm 6.2 in

Antique German Silver Tankard

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German silver quart tankard; an addition to our range of collectable silverware This exceptional antique German silver tankard has a pl...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

German / Bohemian Glass Tankard, 1775-1800
German / Bohemian Glass Tankard, 1775-1800

German / Bohemian Glass Tankard, 1775-1800

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

German / Bohemian Glass Tankard, 1775-1800 A superb example of an 18th century beer mug from the glass making triangle of Thuringia, Saxony and Bohemia.

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18th Century German George III Antique German Tankards

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Glass

Large German Silver Gilt Tankard with Classical Frieze
Large German Silver Gilt Tankard with Classical Frieze

Large German Silver Gilt Tankard with Classical Frieze

Located in New York, NY

German silver gilt tankard with Classical frieze, ca. 1880.

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique German Tankards

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Sterling Silver

Large German Antique Silver Tankard / Stein / Flagon, circa 1870
Large German Antique Silver Tankard / Stein / Flagon, circa 1870

Large German Antique Silver Tankard / Stein / Flagon, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

A magnificent over sized antique German solid silver Historismus Tankard / Stein covered in an ornate design featuring a group of Knights in Armour in the midst of a battle.The base ...

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19th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

German Hanau Solid Silver Massive Embossed Figural Tankard, circa 1870
German Hanau Solid Silver Massive Embossed Figural Tankard, circa 1870

German Hanau Solid Silver Massive Embossed Figural Tankard, circa 1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late 19th century German (Hanau) solid silver large lidded tankard, in the style of the early 16th century example, beautifully chased and embossed with a very detailed and c...

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19th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

Monumental Antique German Silver Beer Stein / Tankard / Flagon c. 1920
Monumental Antique German Silver Beer Stein / Tankard / Flagon c. 1920

Monumental Antique German Silver Beer Stein / Tankard / Flagon c. 1920

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique German Silver lidded Beer Stein. This monumental lidded Tankard is decorated with rich and detailed chased designs depicting medieval Knights engaged in a battle.

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Early 20th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

19th Century German Solid Silver Embossed Figural Tankard, Hanau, circa 1850
19th Century German Solid Silver Embossed Figural Tankard, Hanau, circa 1850

19th Century German Solid Silver Embossed Figural Tankard, Hanau, circa 1850

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-19th century German (Hanau) solid silver impressively large lidded tankard, in the style of the early 16th century pieces, beautifully chased and embossed with bacchanali...

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19th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

19th Century German Solid Silver Embossed Figural Tankard, Hanau, circa 1840
19th Century German Solid Silver Embossed Figural Tankard, Hanau, circa 1840

19th Century German Solid Silver Embossed Figural Tankard, Hanau, circa 1840

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique mid-19th century exceptional & impressively large German (Hanau) solid silver lidded tankard, in the style of the early 16th century examples, the front beautifully chased an...

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19th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

19th Century German Monumental Solid Silver Tankard, Neresheimer, Hanau, c.1890
19th Century German Monumental Solid Silver Tankard, Neresheimer, Hanau, c.1890

19th Century German Monumental Solid Silver Tankard, Neresheimer, Hanau, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique late-19th Century Monumental German solid silver lidded tankard, in the style of the early 17th century examples, beautifully chased and embossed with a very detailed and cro...

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19th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Reinemann & Lichtinger, Munich, ca. 1905
A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Reinemann & Lichtinger, Munich, ca. 1905

A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Reinemann & Lichtinger, Munich, ca. 1905

Located in Aachen, DE

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by Reinemann & Lichtinger from Munich, made ca. 1905.

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Tankards

Materials

Pewter

19th Century German Monumental Solid Silver Tankard, Neresheimer, Hanau c.1890
19th Century German Monumental Solid Silver Tankard, Neresheimer, Hanau c.1890

19th Century German Monumental Solid Silver Tankard, Neresheimer, Hanau c.1890

By B. Neresheimer & Sohne

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Monumental German solid silver lidded tankard, in the style of the early 17th century examples, beautifully chased and embossed with a very detailed and crowded ...

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19th Century German Other Antique German Tankards

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Silver

19th Century German Solid Silver Embossed Figural Beer Tankard, Hanau, c.1890
19th Century German Solid Silver Embossed Figural Beer Tankard, Hanau, c.1890

19th Century German Solid Silver Embossed Figural Beer Tankard, Hanau, c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th Century German (Hanau) silver large lidded tankard, in the style of the early 16th century example, beautifully chased and embossed with a very detailed and crowded hunting scen...

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19th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

19th Century German Hanau Solid Silver-Gilt & Coin-Set Figural Tankard, c.1870
19th Century German Hanau Solid Silver-Gilt & Coin-Set Figural Tankard, c.1870

19th Century German Hanau Solid Silver-Gilt & Coin-Set Figural Tankard, c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

19th century German (Hanau) solid silver exceptionally and impressively large lidded tankard, made in the style of the early 16th Century example.

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19th Century German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

Antique German Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug Berlin c 1700 early 18th century
Antique German Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug Berlin c 1700 early 18th century

Antique German Silver Lidded Tankard / Beer Mug Berlin c 1700 early 18th century

Located in London, GB

A wonderful early 18th century Antique German Silver lidded Tankard in a traditional straight sided design with a low domed lid.

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Early 1700s German Antique German Tankards

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Silver

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910
A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Aachen, DE

A German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher by the WMF, ca. 1910.

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1910s German Jugendstil Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Merkelbach Wick with pewter lid, ca. 1902
A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Merkelbach Wick with pewter lid, ca. 1902

A German Jugendstil beer tankard by Merkelbach Wick with pewter lid, ca. 1902

By Merkelbach

Located in Aachen, DE

An interesting German Jugendstil beer mug - stein - tankard - pitcher combining ornamental and figurative elements.

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Early 1900s German Jugendstil Antique German Tankards

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Pewter

Antique German 1/2L Stoneware Pewter Lidded Beer Stein Mug Tankard 8"
Antique German 1/2L Stoneware Pewter Lidded Beer Stein Mug Tankard 8"

Antique German 1/2L Stoneware Pewter Lidded Beer Stein Mug Tankard 8"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German 1/2 liter stein / mug or tankard featuring a pair of cobalt blue boys with floral and acanthus swags with the phrase "good drink and good courage are good for the whol...

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Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique German Tankards

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Metal

Continental Marbled Agate Creamware Pottery Tankard with Pewter Cover
Continental Marbled Agate Creamware Pottery Tankard with Pewter Cover

Continental Marbled Agate Creamware Pottery Tankard with Pewter Cover

Located in Downingtown, PA

Continental marbled agate creamware pottery tankard with pewter cover, Late 18th century The cylindrical creamware tankard is decorated with marbled slip in cream, green. Brown a...

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Mid-18th Century German Georgian Antique German Tankards

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Pottery

18th Century Bohemian Milk Glass Tankard Decorated with a Ship
18th Century Bohemian Milk Glass Tankard Decorated with a Ship

18th Century Bohemian Milk Glass Tankard Decorated with a Ship

By Bohemia

Located in Downingtown, PA

Antique Bohemian milk glass tankard decorated with a ship, Circa 1765-75.

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1760s German Georgian Antique German Tankards

Materials

Glass

16th Century Elizabethan Tigerware Jug
16th Century Elizabethan Tigerware Jug

16th Century Elizabethan Tigerware Jug

Located in New Orleans, LA

Salt-glazed coarse stoneware was developed along the Rhine at Westerwald, Germany, for bottles and tankards, and was adapted by British potters such as John Dwight of Fulham in the l...

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16th Century English Elizabethan Antique German Tankards

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Silver

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Antique German Tankards For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique German tankards for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique German tankards — often made from metal, silver and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique German tankards have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Antique German tankards are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Georgian and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Augustus John, Bohemia and David Eckrich each produced beautiful antique German tankards that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique German Tankards?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,400, while they’re typically $380 on the low end and $58,244 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

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Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.