Lot 339

18th C. Copper Lidded Tankard - Domed Hinged Cover

Previous image preload Next image preload

18th C. Copper Lidded Tankard - Domed Hinged Cover

Estimate: $400 - $600

Starting Bid: $200

(0 Bids)

by Artemis Fine Arts
August 7, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

Western Europe / United States, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A cylindrical copper tankard rising from a stepped, moulded foot to a rolled rim, its warm patinated surface flecked with age and honest use. The hinged, domed lid swells to a raised central boss and is worked with a scrolling thumbpiece, while a boldly cast C-scroll handle sweeps from the rim to a riveted lower terminal. Hand-raised and seamed by a coppersmith rather than cast, the vessel embodies the utilitarian metalwork of the 19th century tavern and household, made to hold ale or cider and to endure daily handling. Its unadorned form, relying on proportion and the glow of the metal rather than ornament, speaks to a craft tradition where function dictated a quiet, robust elegance. Size: 7" D x 7.75" H (17.8 cm D x 19.7 cm H).

Provenance: ex-private collection, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA, collected from 2010 to 2015

SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).

PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.

Item # 203642

  • Condition: Indentations and abrasions as expected with age and use. Dark patina and toning.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

ACH, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of 30% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000