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Tankard Collection (page 7)

"Tankard: A Symbol of Revelry and Tradition" From the lively scenes depicted by Hogarth in "Beer Street" to the rustic charm of the cider press at Hillgrove, Sussex

Background imageTankard Collection: Photograph of Tankard PH, Walworth, London

Photograph of Tankard PH, Walworth, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Background imageTankard Collection: Sketch of Tankard PH, Kennington, London

Sketch of Tankard PH, Kennington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Tankard

Background imageTankard Collection: Photograph of Tankard PH, Kennington, London

Photograph of Tankard PH, Kennington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageTankard Collection: Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug

Skating, the Hard Frost and the Fire-plug. Apprentices and dandies ice skating on a frozen canal 82, woman with kettle at a frozen waterpump in a cold winter 83

Background imageTankard Collection: German womens costumes of the late 15th century

German womens costumes of the late 15th century. In dress adorned with gold on the collar and sleeves. From a painting in the collection of Katharina Sattler, Mainburg Castle

Background imageTankard Collection: Beer is Best. Back cover of a booklet, part of the Brewers Society marketing campaign

Beer is Best. Back cover of a booklet, part of the Brewers Society marketing campaign during the 1930s, featuring an illustration of a cool, refreshing glass tankard of beer. Date: c.1935

Background imageTankard Collection: Beer Street, 1751 (engraving)

Beer Street, 1751 (engraving)
GHL195985 Beer Street, 1751 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 56x45 cm; London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: An Elderly Couple Eating (panel)

An Elderly Couple Eating (panel)
AII85650 An Elderly Couple Eating (panel) by Mieris, Frans van (1635-81); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: Anthromorphic Figure of a Man (one of a pair)

Anthromorphic Figure of a Man (one of a pair)
RAF57940 Anthromorphic Figure of a Man (one of a pair) by Saftleven, Cornelis (1607-81); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: Biere de la Meuse, (polychrome gouache on buffed paper)

Biere de la Meuse, (polychrome gouache on buffed paper)
985590 Biere de la Meuse, (polychrome gouache on buffed paper) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 64x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Biere de la Meuse. Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)

Background imageTankard Collection: Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c. 1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469711)

Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c. 1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469711)
CH469712 Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c.1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469711) by Rohde, Johann II (fl.c.1680); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polish, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: Tankard, Danzig, c. 1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469712)

Tankard, Danzig, c. 1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469712)
CH469711 Tankard, Danzig, c.1680 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469712) by Rohde, Johann II (fl.c.1680); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polish, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: An earthenware tankard, tobacco in a piece of paper, a bun, a white clay pipe, a roemer

An earthenware tankard, tobacco in a piece of paper, a bun, a white clay pipe, a roemer
832943 An earthenware tankard, tobacco in a piece of paper, a bun, a white clay pipe, a roemer, sliced herring on a pewter plate and a kometenglas on a partly-draped wooden table

Background imageTankard Collection: Roses Tulips and other Flowers in a Porcelain Tankard on a Draped Ledge, (oil on canvas)

Roses Tulips and other Flowers in a Porcelain Tankard on a Draped Ledge, (oil on canvas)
658842 Roses Tulips and other Flowers in a Porcelain Tankard on a Draped Ledge, (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Alfred (fl.1862-1904); 45.7x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTankard Collection: The Apple of His Eye, 1910 (oil on panel)

The Apple of His Eye, 1910 (oil on panel)
659108 The Apple of His Eye, 1910 (oil on panel) by Kauffmann, Hugo (1844-1915); 25x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apple of His Eye. Hugo Wilhelm Kauffmann (1844-1915). Oil on panel

Background imageTankard Collection: The Ryans and Dwyers, Calumniated Men, 1856 (oil on canvas)

The Ryans and Dwyers, Calumniated Men, 1856 (oil on canvas)
CH378630 The Ryans and Dwyers, Calumniated Men, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Nicol, Erskine (1825-1904); 33x43.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: signed and inscribed The Ryans and Dwyers)

Background imageTankard Collection: The Egg Dance (oil on panel)

The Egg Dance (oil on panel)
1780705 The Egg Dance (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); 66.7x104.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: Peasants Quarrelling in an Interior

Peasants Quarrelling in an Interior
CH35341 Peasants Quarrelling in an Interior by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: The Five Senses: Hearing, 1637 (oil on panel)

The Five Senses: Hearing, 1637 (oil on panel)
5864174 The Five Senses: Hearing, 1637 (oil on panel) by Molenaer, Jan Miense (1610-68); 19.3x24.3 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: Tankard bearer, London

Tankard bearer, London
Tankard bearer, who carried water from London conduits and pumps

Background imageTankard Collection: A London mug house

A London mug house. 18th century

Background imageTankard Collection: Cartoon, Mr Charles Godfrey, His Newest Character

Cartoon, Mr Charles Godfrey, His Newest Character
Cartoon portrait, Mr Charles Godfrey, music hall singer and songwriter, seen here as a barman - His Newest Character. 1885

Background imageTankard Collection: Samuel Weller, Pickwick Papers

Samuel Weller, Pickwick Papers
Charles Dickens Characters by Frank Reynolds for Buchanans Whisky - Samuel Weller, Pickwick Papers. 1912

Background imageTankard Collection: Ace of Hearts (oil on canvas)

Ace of Hearts (oil on canvas)
3930850 Ace of Hearts (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 81x92 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: The merry peasant, 1630-50 (oil on panel)

The merry peasant, 1630-50 (oil on panel)
5051883 The merry peasant, 1630-50 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 16.5x14.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: A Seated Woman in an Interior Gazing out of the Window

A Seated Woman in an Interior Gazing out of the Window
BAL39608 A Seated Woman in an Interior Gazing out of the Window by Wyck, Thomas (1616-77); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: A women carrying a variety of metal objects on her head (engraving)

A women carrying a variety of metal objects on her head (engraving)
602263 A women carrying a variety of metal objects on her head (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTankard Collection: Drinking horns and tankards

Drinking horns and tankards. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageTankard Collection: Goblets, jugs and syrup jugs

Goblets, jugs and syrup jugs. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageTankard Collection: Claret jugs and beer glasses

Claret jugs and beer glasses. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageTankard Collection: British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, or The Broadbottom Leviathan trying to

British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, or The Broadbottom Leviathan trying to
NCO191758 British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour, or The Broadbottom Leviathan trying to swamp Billys old Boat, & the little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition

Background imageTankard Collection: Portrait of the Chatsworth cellarman, c. 1835 (oil on board)

Portrait of the Chatsworth cellarman, c. 1835 (oil on board)
CTS336305 Portrait of the Chatsworth cellarman, c.1835 (oil on board) by Baker, William (fl.1859-66); 75x62 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageTankard Collection: German pewter jugs and tankards from the later 16th century

German pewter jugs and tankards from the later 16th century. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageTankard Collection: The Wall Worker, 1876-77 (woodburytype)

The Wall Worker, 1876-77 (woodburytype)
SC28138 The Wall Worker, 1876-77 (woodburytype) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: Man Sleeping (oil on panel)

Man Sleeping (oil on panel)
2829377 Man Sleeping (oil on panel) by Steen, Jan Havicksz (1625-79) (school of); 25.4x20.3 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageTankard Collection: Brewers Drayman from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub

Brewers Drayman from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub
2492130 Brewers Drayman from The Gentlemans Pocket Magazine, pub. 1827 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageTankard Collection: The Lads of the Ocean, 1805 (hand-coloured engraving)

The Lads of the Ocean, 1805 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562212 The Lads of the Ocean, 1805 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: The Honest Tars and Marines of The Argonaut, pub

The Honest Tars and Marines of The Argonaut, pub
2636955 The Honest Tars and Marines of The Argonaut, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTankard Collection: Beer Politicians by Edmund Harburger

Beer Politicians by Edmund Harburger

Background imageTankard Collection: Edward Pink & Sons - Glass Items

Edward Pink & Sons - Glass Items
Edward Pink & Sons - Fancy Packages - range of glass items with prices. 1888

Background imageTankard Collection: German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II

German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II
The Top G. German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941) as a boorish Struwwelpeter with beer and flag in hand... Date: 1900

Background imageTankard Collection: Tankard, c. 1600 (parcel-gilt silver)

Tankard, c. 1600 (parcel-gilt silver)
3434815 Tankard, c.1600 (parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark MD)

Background imageTankard Collection: Tankard, the body repousse and chased with Jacob wrestling with the angel

Tankard, the body repousse and chased with Jacob wrestling with the angel
CH469899 Tankard, the body repousse and chased with Jacob wrestling with the angel, and Abraham and Sarah giving hospitality to the Trinity, Danzig, c.1690 (parcel gilt silver) by Rohde

Background imageTankard Collection: Tankard, Danzig, c. 1700 (parcel gilt silver)

Tankard, Danzig, c. 1700 (parcel gilt silver)
CH469898 Tankard, Danzig, c.1700 (parcel gilt silver) by Holl, Hieronymus II (fl.c.1700); height: 23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polish, out of copyright

Background imageTankard Collection: Tankard, the body chased with a scene representing Alexander

Tankard, the body chased with a scene representing Alexander
CH469897 Tankard, the body chased with a scene representing Alexander and the Legend of the Gordian Knot, Danzig, c.1680 (parcel gilt silver) by German School

Background imageTankard Collection: Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c. 1670 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469708 and 469710)

Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c. 1670 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469708 and 469710)
CH469710 Detail of a tankard, Danzig, c.1670 (parcel gilt silver) (see also 469708 and 469710) by Probst, Hennick (fl.c.1670) (attr)



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"Tankard: A Symbol of Revelry and Tradition" From the lively scenes depicted by Hogarth in "Beer Street" to the rustic charm of the cider press at Hillgrove, Sussex, the tankard has long been associated with merriment and libation. Dating back centuries, this iconic vessel holds a rich history within its sturdy frame. In Munich Bierkeller circa 1905, boisterous laughter filled the air as frothy steins were raised high in celebration. Meanwhile, a teenage barmaid at Halfway House in Rame, Cornwall served pints with youthful enthusiasm, adding to the convivial atmosphere. The title of Champion Beer Drinker was not easily earned; it required both skill and stamina. Those who held this prestigious accolade reveled in their ability to empty tankards with astonishing speed while maintaining an unyielding spirit. Artistic renditions such as "The Twin Stars" published by Hannah Humphrey in 1799 captured the essence of camaraderie that often accompanied tankard-filled gatherings. Even William Hogarth's satirical masterpiece "A Cribbage Party in St. Giles Disturbed By A Press Gang" showcased a prominently placed tankard amidst chaos. Not limited to rowdy taverns or raucous beer halls, tanks also found their place among cheery families like Mr Butt the Brewer's clan immortalized on canvas. The Tatler cover during World War I reminded Britons of their duty to abstain from drinking for national unity but couldn't extinguish the enduring allure of a well-crafted pint glass. And who could forget Dolly of Chop House? This beloved figure embodied warmth and hospitality as she poured countless tankards for patrons seeking solace after a long day's work.