English Pewter Company One Pint Straight 2 Line Tankard With Glass Bottom EP001GB

• Height: 123mm
• Width: 122mm
• Depth: 100mm
• Holds: 1 Pint / 568ml
• Lead Free English Made Pewter with Glass Bottom

English Pewter Company Sheffield has long had a tradition and industry based on metalwork, silverwork and cutlery. In 1977 Alan and Robert Shaw set up the English Pewter Company. With a commitment to quality, service and price they soon became the UK's largest manufacturer of quality pewter giftware.

Pewter Pewter, an easily worked alloy, has been in use in Britain for near on 2000 years. Pewter remained a cottage industry until 1770 when a new pewter alloy which used Antimony and Copper instead of Lead was developed in Sheffield, it became known as Britannia metal and was capable of being given a bright polish.

Glass Bottom The history behind the tradition of the glass bottomed tankard is shrouded in Legend. Some stories say it was a way of being able to refuse the King's Shilling (Forced conscription by the Royal Navy). Some say it is so in a bar fight you can see a punch coming while you are taking a sip. Or seeing as the Navy could force conscription regardless it was merely a way of checking the quality of the Ale you are getting served.

Straight Polished Pewter Tankard Sometimes trying to be too clever and intricate can be counter-productive, and keeping things simple is often a better course of action, as evidenced by this beautiful one pint pewter tankard.. This tankard has a highly polished straight, plain body that creates an elegant and stylish effect when twinned with the modern square handle. Composed of pewter, the 4th most precious metal in common usage, the tankard will not tarnish and makes an ideal gift that will endure for years to come.. The 15cm tall and 12cm wide tankard has oodles of room for you to add your own individual dedication or message, and will arrive with you in a black presentation box.