Vintage Pewter Tankard with Glass Bottom and Lid Dining Room small knocks and age-related marks

small knocks and age-related marks consistent with use

A handsome late Victorian edition of The Complete Works of Shakespeare

Losses and scuffs to paint

occasional wax polish to the timber

sitting on a plinth base with a moulded top

Vintage Pewter Tankard with Glass Bottom and Lid Dining Room small knocks and age-related marksVintage lidded pewter tankard with a clear glass base and a simple beaded detail at the base and lid. The body is straight sided with a domed top, fitted with a traditional thumb lift and a broad, squared handle. The glass bottom a practical addition once thought to help spot sediment adds contrast to the otherwise matte pewter surface. Gently aged with an even patina and signs of use that reflect its working life. Details Era: Early to mid 20th