Tankard Collection (#6)

Covered Tankard, Regensburg, c. 1791. Creator: Johann George Kranth
Covered Tankard, Regensburg, c. 1791

Just Dessert, 1891. Creator: William Michael Harnett
Just Dessert, 1891. Trompe l oeil scene with half a coconut, copper pitcher, pewter tankard, jar of preserved ginger, Smyrna figs, bunches of grapes and Maraschino liqueur

Bar-room Scene, 1835. Creator: William Sidney Mount
Bar-room Scene, 1835. Drinkers clap as a man in ragged clothes dances, his back to the viewer. An African American watches from a distance

Tankard, Southern Germany, c. 1710. Creator: Unknown
Tankard, Southern Germany, c. 1710

Tankard, Staffordshire, c. 1810. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Tankard, Staffordshire, c. 1810

Tall Drinking Mug, 1935 / 1942. Creator: John Matulis
Tall Drinking Mug, 1935/1942

Tankard with Cover, Bohemia, 1596. Creator: Bohemia Glass
Tankard with Cover, Bohemia, 1596

Merrymakers in an Inn, 1674. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Merrymakers in an Inn, 1674

Tankard, London, 1700 / 01. Creator: William Penstone
Tankard, London, 1700/01

Mug, London, 1706 / 07. Creators: John Martin Stocker, Edward Peacock
Mug, London, 1706/07

Earthenware Beer Mug, c. 1938. Creator: Wilbur M Rice
Earthenware Beer Mug, c. 1938

Covered mug, 1800 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Covered mug, 1800/50

Tankard, Jingdezhen, 1750 / 75. Creator: Jingdezhen Porcelain
Tankard, Jingdezhen, 1750/75

Tankard, Jingdezhen, c. 1785. Creator: Jingdezhen Porcelain
Tankard, Jingdezhen, c. 1785

Still Life: Wood Tankard and Metal Pitcher, 1880. Creator: Paul Gauguin
Still Life: Wood Tankard and Metal Pitcher, 1880

Mug, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Mug, 1935/1942

Covered Flip, c. 1936. Creator: Gertrude Lemberg
Covered Flip, c. 1936

Stoneware Mug for Beer, 1939. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke
Stoneware Mug for Beer, 1939

No. 2: He Won't Be A Soldier, May 1, 1798. Creator: Heinrich Schutz
No. 2: He Won't Be A Soldier, May 1, 1798

A barmaid filling mugs... 1760-70. Creator: Giovanni Volpato
A barmaid filling mugs at left, a man holds a bottle at center, and three people sit at a table drinking at right, 1760-70

Silver Mug, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Holger Hansen
Silver Mug, 1935/1942

The "Wall Worker", 1881. Creator: John Thomson
The " Wall Worker", 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 2 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

The Ninth of Thermidor, or the English Surprise... 1795
The Ninth of Thermidor, or the English Surprise, to Honest People of All Countries (Le Neuf Thermidor ou la surprise angloise, aux honnetes gens to tous le pays), fructidor l an 3e, 1795

Cylindrical carved ivory tankard sleeve of the Three Graces (ivory & gilded bronze)
2632775 Cylindrical carved ivory tankard sleeve of the Three Graces (ivory & gilded bronze) by Opstal, Gerard van (1594/1604-68) (attr)

A Country auction
CH35080 A Country auction by MacDuff, William (fl.1844-76); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Herald, 1878 (oil on canvas)
CH344403 Herald, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Tankard, Brasso, c. 1640 (silver-gilt)
3434823 Tankard, Brasso, c.1640 (silver-gilt) by Schelling, Michael (fl.c.1640); height: 29.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapering cylindrical on a molded footrim, with dentilated borders)

Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver)
3434817 Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver) by Swiss School, (17th century); height: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark MD; cover possibly Hungarian)

The Serving Maid, (oil on panel)
651452 The Serving Maid, (oil on panel) by Gebhardt, Eduard Karl Franz von (1838-1925); 70.6x51.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serving Maid. Eduard Karl Franz von Gebhardt (1838-1925)

Mounted Trumpeter taking a Drink, 1650-60 (oil on canvas)
5051882 Mounted Trumpeter taking a Drink, 1650-60 (oil on canvas) by Dujardin, Karel (1626-78); 44x35 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Plate 525. A, Descending Step; B, Ascending Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950283 Plate 525. A, Descending Step; B, Ascending Step, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 30.6x22.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Tankard in Carved Ivory, mounted in Silver Gilt (chromolitho)
5221787 Tankard in Carved Ivory, mounted in Silver Gilt (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tankard in Carved Ivory, mounted in Silver Gilt. Flemish)

Man with a Tankard, 1739 (oil on panel)
5938220 Man with a Tankard, 1739 (oil on panel) by Mieris, Frans van (1635-81); 21.3x16.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

The Silver Wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving)
1037956 The Silver Wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silver Wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales)

The keg is tapped and the liquor flows (chromolitho)
968974 The keg is tapped and the liquor flows (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The keg is tapped and the liquor flows)

Beer Street, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated
STC451189 Beer Street, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Comic postcard, Darts match in pub - double top Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two men chatting in a pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman complains about husband Date: 20th century

Father and son in traditional Dutch costume, by Dudley Hardy - Union Jack Club Date: 1907

Comic postcard, Women and man in a pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Temperance campaigner in pub Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Temperance argument for water, not beer Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump man drinking in pub Date: 20th century

Dick Dock: Or, the Lobster and Crab ( The Veterans ), pub
2494468 Dick Dock: Or, the Lobster and Crab ( The Veterans ), pub. 1806 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) & Isaac (1756-1811)

The Hustings. Vox Populi We ll have a Mug! A Mug! A Mug!, pub
2966807 The Hustings. Vox Populi We ll have a Mug! A Mug! A Mug!, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Street Life London 1878 - The Wall Worker
John Thomson Street Life London 1878 - The Wall Worker

British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour: the Borad bottom Leviathan trying to
3025367 British Tars towing the Danish Fleet into Harbour: the Borad bottom Leviathan trying to swamp Billys old Boat, & the little Corsican tottering on the Clouds of Ambition, pub

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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.