Technical Description
For the gamblers and fishermen of the world, a rare 19th century 1/2 pint tankard dating to c1860. The bowl has been engraved with a fishman, fish, flowers and leaves, and with the motto 'Never Drink Water', with the name GRIFFITHS. At the base we have a hollow compartment containing two dice. Applied handle.
A very unusal and rare example, we have never seen one like this before the more common form being tumblers.
Date & Origin
England, c1860. Period of Victoria
Condition
Excellent, no chips cracks or restoration. The dice compartment is slightly cloudy as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 14.5cm, Rim diameter: 7cm, Foot diameter: 7.8cm
Historical Context
In 1860, the Royal Hospital for Sick Children opened in Edinburgh and was the first dedicated children's hospital in Scotland.
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