A pewter drinking tankard, cast with straight sides and a handle, favored in taverns and barracks for serving ale by the pint. The metal is sturdy enough to withstand being set down heavily or passed roughly from hand to hand, and a pewterer’s seal stamped inside certifies the alloy is safe for drinking. Dents accumulate over years of use, adding a patina that marks it as a well-traveled companion, and the weight in the hand becomes comfortable to an old drinker.
Tankard, pewter
Straight-sided pewter tankard for taverns and barracks serving ale by pint.