Original Item: One of a Kind. This lovely 18th Century Officer’s ONE PINT COPPER tankard we offer here is the largest of the Naval marked Tankards included with the Royal Navy marked Tankards I.M.A. purchased. It is not specifically marked to any Naval Officer or Royal Naval vessel. It measures about one imperial pint capacity, standing 6 1/2″ tall and 4 1/2″ around the base with an ear shaped handle. Inscribed on the tankard’s side is the following statement:-
1801
God Bless
Lord Nelson
There is a border around this engraving, with a “fouled anchor” worked into the lower edge. Polished from being on display for many years.
Complete with thin copper ear handle to side and ready to display