Pre- Rev War Pewter Tankard Found

[SC Keith]

I recovered this Phillip Mathews London made pewter tankard last year. It came from shallow water and was missing just the lid. It had a few pushes so I contacted a professional pewterer who happened have a correct 18th century lid which he joined to the tankard. He cleaned the tankard and removed the pushes so the piece would display better.
Keith

 

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[Iron Patch]

Quite a find. Can you just imagine had it been an American maker. Value would be through the roof.

 

[SC Keith]

Quite a find. Can you just imagine had it been an American maker. Value would be through the roof.

Yes it would! Mathews made pewter in London from 1736 to 1755. Oh yes, nice 37th you got recently!

 

[Iron Patch]

Quite a find. Can you just imagine had it been an American maker. Value would be through the roof.

Yes it would! Mathews made pewter in London from 1736 to 1755. Oh yes, nice 37th you got recently!

Still... it's a Colonial find, and an early intact one!

The 37th is post war, but was still good seeing a marked pewter come out.

 

[Kirk PA]

When you told me on the phone today that you may post the pewter tankard, I smiled to myself. I get butterflies in my stomach each time I see those pictures. One of these days, my friend, I will get something like that. One of my Colonial days....

Thanks for sharing this Great display piece. Take care, Keith, and keep in touch! I can smell some 'ole SC digging very soon from you.

Kirk

 

[55th Massachusetts]

This HAS TO BE THE BEST RELIC I HAVE EVER SEEN!

I sent this link to Ivor Noel-Hume, the Head Archaeologist for Colonial Williamsburg for 30 years, and the father of Colonial Archaeology.

I'll let you know what he thinks of it!
REB

 

[SC Keith]

This HAS TO BE THE BEST RELIC I HAVE EVER SEEN!

I sent this link to Ivor Noel-Hume, the Head Archaeologist for Colonial Williamsburg for 30 years, and the father of Colonial Archaeology.

I'll let you know what he thinks of it!
REB

REB,
Thanks for the nice comment on the tankard! I cant wait to hear what Hume thinks of it! I have several of his books and have been to Williamsburg. He is quite a man!
Keith

 

[Kyle PA]

That is a really nice relic, Keith! It has Colonial written all over it!

 

[DMN]

That's one superb find! Any guess what the initials stand for?

 

[SC Keith]

That's one superb find! Any guess what the initials stand for?

DMN,
The initials represent 3 different sets of owners. I think the middle initial in the triad is the surname and the other two initials are the husband and wife. This is one of my favorite recoveries, and I appreciate your reply!
Keith

 

[RELICDUDE07]

Freakin sweet

 

[The Patriot]

wow that's one sweet find, never seen anything like it on here!!! congrats

 

[{Sentinel}]

This HAS TO BE THE BEST RELIC I HAVE EVER SEEN!

I sent this link to Ivor Noel-Hume, the Head Archaeologist for Colonial Williamsburg for 30 years, and the father of Colonial Archaeology.

I'll let you know what he thinks of it!
REB

Great Find! I believe Ivor will definitely like this find....I've had the pleasure of digging at Jamestown under Ivor and he's a great man!

 

[SC Keith]

This HAS TO BE THE BEST RELIC I HAVE EVER SEEN!

I sent this link to Ivor Noel-Hume, the Head Archaeologist for Colonial Williamsburg for 30 years, and the father of Colonial Archaeology.

I'll let you know what he thinks of it!
REB

Great Find! I believe Ivor will definitely like this find....I've had the pleasure of digging at Jamestown under Ivor and he's a great man!

Thanks for the reply Sentinel! I bet that was an amazing experience to dig under Hume! I really enjoyed reading his books.

 

[Steve in PA]

Wow Keith! That is a fantastic find. I am so glad you recovered and preserved that tankard. Have you had a 21st century swig of ale from that 18th century piece? I think it's safe to say it's been on the sidelines for the 19th and 20th centuries!

 

[55th Massachusetts]

Hey Keith, here is what Mr. Hume wrote about your tankard;

"The tankard is great. My guess is that it belonged to a tavern keeper and his wife whose tripple initials should make the ownership researchable. As the same female initial appears in both sets I think it likely that she became the widow of the first pair."
Best regards, INH

That is one hell of a find!
Robert

 

[Kirk PA]

Hey Keith, here is what Mr. Hume wrote about your tankard;

"The tankard is great. My guess is that it belonged to a tavern keeper and his wife whose tripple initials should make the ownership researchable. As the same female initial appears in both sets I think it likely that she became the widow of the first pair."
Best regards, INH

That is one hell of a find!
Robert

Keith, I to you!

Kirk

 

[Lucas]

WOW! Hardly looks dug at all. Belongs on a pewter hutch!

 

[SC Keith]

Hey Keith, here is what Mr. Hume wrote about your tankard;

"The tankard is great. My guess is that it belonged to a tavern keeper and his wife whose tripple initials should make the ownership researchable. As the same female initial appears in both sets I think it likely that she became the widow of the first pair."
Best regards, INH

That is one hell of a find!
Robert

Robert,
Thanks again for the forward to Hume. I PMd you the other day and I hope you got my thanks and note that when you make it up to Myrtle Beach, I would like to meet you and show you the tankard. On another note, we need to see the History Channel do a documentary on your Mass.55 discovery! Thanks again my friend!
Keith

 

[SC Keith]

Wow Keith! That is a fantastic find. I am so glad you recovered and preserved that tankard. Have you had a 21st century swig of ale from that 18th century piece? I think it's safe to say it's been on the sidelines for the 19th and 20th centuries!

Thanks Steve! Dont think I wasnt tempted to have an ale or three out of this tankard! I had to restrain myself!!
Keith