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Types of pewter tankards

Before you start browsing through a wide variety of pewter tankards, you should be aware of the features and characteristics. In this way, you will be able to determine the exact pewter tankard you are looking for and ease your work by saving some time and even money.
All modern and antique pewter articles are great collectables and today we have the possibility to start the home decoration by finding the right collectables that would fit our home design and home furniture.

Having this in mind, we can classify pewter tankards based on the following criteria:

1. Height & Diameter
   Traditionally, the pewter tankard has a height of 12.5 cm or 5 inches, with a maximum diameter of 10.5cm or 4 inches.
2. Capacity
   Generally, the capacity of a pewter tankard id 1Pint, but there are also many tankards with a capacity of ½ Pint and great designs. Depending on the customers’ preferences and tastes, a decision should be made.
3. Shape
   When it comes to the pewter tankard’s shape, the classical rules are always fulfilled meaning that it consists of a cylindrical and large drinking cup with a sole handle. But, depending on the manufacturer, region or model, you will find:
   • Plain straight pewter tankards
   • Tulip shaped pewter tankards
   • Rounded pewter tankards
   • Tall straight pewter tankards
   • Completely cylindrical pewter tankards
4. The bottom of the pewter tankard
   Today you choose between the classic pewter bottom and the glass bottom pewter tankards. The glass bottom pewter tankards were first designed in order to protect the drinker against the press gangs of English Navy.
5. Weight
   Regarding the weight of the pewter tankard you can choose to purchase a medium weight, heavy and very heavy tankard. If you are thinking to use the pewter tankard, then you should purchase a medium weight one. But, if is only for decorative purpose within your pewter collection, then you could purchase a heavy or very heavy pewter tankard.
6. The design
   Nowadays, you can choose from a wide variety of pewter tankards, and thousand of designs. Depending on the occasion you are to celebrate you choose from the following designs and many more:
   • Wedding tankards for the wedding guests
   • Pewter tankards with Celtic patterns: Celtic lion, Celtic dragon, embossed with Celtic bands
   • Pewter tankards with Scottish patterns: double thistle design, lion shield, traditional bagpipe player
   • Double Lines with fancy handles
7. The handles
   In order to make the pewter tankard more attractive and ingenious, you can choose among the following handle designs: the traditional handle, the lion handle, the nymph handle, the fish handle, a rope handle or even the golf club handle.
   In other words, you can choose either the traditional handle model or the modern ones.

Based on these criteria you will be able to make a wise decision and purchase the best pewter tankard that fits your tastes, preferences, budget and style. Whenever there is a special occasion to celebrate you will make a very good impression by offering these great pewter tankards as a present or use them with your family.