Pennsylvania black toleware tankard
Updated August 26, 2026
This auction ended on September 12, 2026.
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| Lot number | 609 |
| Auction | September Cataloged Antique Auction |
| Date | September 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Horst Auctioneers |
| Location | Ephrata, Pennsylvania |
ca. 1820-1850's; Attributed to Philadelphia Filley Tinshop, tinware tankard is black toleware with a floral medallion pattern decoration. The tankard retains old asphalthum-lacquer ground with a white ground medallion that has a polychrome floral design and yellow painted swag border. Tankard is rolled tin sheet and solder constructed with applied bead rolled strap handle; 4"dia. X 5 1/2" x 6 1/8"H.; Condition: Very good old surface with minimal flaking of original paints. Approx. 95% original surface intact.
