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Pewter beer vessel

18th century

Tallinn City Museum

Tallinn City Museum
Tallinn, Estonia

This tall vessel — height 49 cm — bears on its side Tallinn's coat of arms, it has been produced during the 18th century for the Tallinn Town Council. Town's hallmarks and an unreadable maker's mark confirm that it has been produced locally. The vessel has a profiled lid with a knob and two strong handles for lifting, the tap is missing. Such cylindrical vessel with a knobbed lid reminds of a huge tankard.

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  • Title: Pewter beer vessel
  • Date Created: 18th century
  • Location Created: Tallinn, Estonia
  • Physical Dimensions: Total height 49.0 cm, height without the lid 41.0 cm, diameter of the opening 20.7 cm, diameter at the bottom 22.2 cm
  • External Link: View in Estonian Museums Public Portal
  • Medium: Pewter
Tallinn City Museum

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