Antique 19th c. French Pewter 1 Litre Tankard, Amiens Hallmarked, 7 1/8"
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An exceptionally heavy authentic antique French 1-liter pewter marketplace standard measuring tankard, dating from the mid-to-late 1800s.
This is not a modern decorative replica. It is a genuine industrial utility tool used in Northern France to measure liquids under strict 19th-century trade laws. Its substantial weight and thick construction reflect the historical standard required to prevent marketplace manipulation.
Dimensions:
- Height: 7 1/8 inches
- Bottom/Base Diameter: 4 3/16 inches
Exceptional Identification & Control Marks:
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Base Stamp: Features a clear circular foundry touchmark reading "A LA VILLE D'AMIENS" / "AUX FRÈRES..." with "AMIENS"
distinctly legible in the center. - Capacity Stamp: Large engraved, official "L·T" (Litre) capacity certification shield on the upper lip.
- Inspectors' Ledger: The top flat lip and outer rim act as a stunning historical record, featuring a long chronological row of at least 8 to 10 individual government verification stamps (including letters like B, D, N, geometric borders, a triangle code, and the regional bureau stamp "41"). These indicate decades of passing official accuracy checkups.
Condition Report:
This piece features a beautifully aged, dark gray authentic patina that has not been harshly scrubbed or chemically cleaned. As is completely typical and expected for an authentic marketplace utility piece of this century-plus age, it exhibits scattered surface dents, minor rim warps, and light historical scuffs. These structural character marks tell the story of its regular use in a bustling town market and emphasize its genuine vintage origins. Please see photos.
This piece features a beautifully aged, dark gray authentic patina that has not been harshly scrubbed or chemically cleaned. As is completely typical and expected for an authentic marketplace utility piece of this century-plus age, it exhibits scattered surface dents, minor rim warps, and light historical scuffs. These structural character marks tell the story of its regular use in a bustling town market and emphasize its genuine vintage origins. Please see photos.