{"product_id":"english-oak-and-silver-plate-tankard-sheffield-circa-1910","title":"Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Tankard, Sheffield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoopered oak tankard with silver plate mounts, made in Sheffield around the turn of the century and marked JB \u0026amp; S on the base with a Sheffield silverplate maker's punch. The mark and arrangement match Jonathan Bell \u0026amp; Sons of Sheffield, registered circa 1897, though I have not confirmed this absolutely. The body is built like a small barrel from staves of English oak, bound with three polished silver plate hoops secured by rivets and capped at the top with a silver plate rim. The handle is a clean S-curve in silver plate with a generous thumbpiece, and a blank shield cartouche on the front waits for an engraved monogram, presentation date, or initials. These were sold as wedding, christening, and Christmas gifts for use with ale or cider, and most surviving examples come engraved. This one does not, which is a small thing but a real one for anyone who wants to use it as-is or add their own family detail. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Type | Tankard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Maker | Marked JB \u0026amp; S, in the manner of Jonathan Bell \u0026amp; Sons, Sheffield \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Material | English oak with silver plate mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Hallmark | JB \u0026amp; S in four separate pseudo-hallmark cartouches, with capacity number 5 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Origin | England, Sheffield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Age | Circa 1900 to 1920, late Victorian to Edwardian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Style | English coopered barrel form \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Size | 6 in W x 5.25 in H x 3.75 in D \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[d]Cartouche | Shield-shaped, blank and un-engraved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[condition] \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tankard is in good antique condition with honest age-appropriate wear. The oak staves are sound and tight, with light separation visible between several of the boards. This is normal shrinkage from a century of seasonal humidity changes and not structural cracking. The silver plate mounts, including the rim, three hoops, scroll handle, and shield cartouche, are all in place and securely fastened. The plate shows soft tarnish and a warm patina across the surface, with light surface scratches and small dings consistent with use. The shield cartouche is blank and un-engraved on the front. The interior shows the expected aged tarnish to the silver plate, with no holes, splits, or active corrosion. The base hallmarks are legible. No repairs or replacements detected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51314396332310,"sku":"AMD-03032","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/DSA04605.jpg?v=1779826055","url":"https:\/\/austynmariedesign.com\/products\/english-oak-and-silver-plate-tankard-sheffield-circa-1910","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}