European pewter vessels
Updated October 17, 2026
| Lot number | 123 |
| Auction | BEAMSVILLE ESTATE CONTENTS |
| Date | November 3, 2026 at 8:05 PM EST |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
This lot comprises two pewter vessels of European manufacture. The first is a cast octagonal canister or flask featuring a threaded circular cap and a heavy ring handle. The base is struck with a shield-shaped maker's mark depicting two figures flanking a central bell or tree, above the text ETAIN FIN 95%. The second item is a tapered lidded tankard or flagon with a hinged domed lid and a double-ball thumbpiece. The body is decorated with three incised horizontal rings. The base bears a German stamped mark within a shield featuring a bird crest, inscribed REINZINN and ha.ha. Dimensions (measured against a ruler): canister H approx. 21.5 cm; tankard H approx. 25 cm. Condition: The octagonal canister exhibits a dull grey patina with scattered surface scratches and minor scuffing. The lidded tankard shows a darker, mottled patina to the exterior and significant heavy oxidation, crusting, and pitting to the interior.
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