Hello wise folk… I have this interesting, very large tankard that I’m hoping you can give insights to… it’s an impressive 22cm (8.65”) tall, silver plated, but no makers mark (just a ‘16’ under lid). Martin Hall & Co made a similar item around 1880s, in EPGS/NS with a different styled handle. Due to its wear and lack of markings I’m wondering if it might actually predate the more common MH&C? Any thoughts??
Also… can anyone explain why there’s a copper layer between the silver plating and gold coloured base (see attached photo)? And this raises my other question… OSP is always on a genuine copper base, but prior to Nickel Silver, I’ve noted that silver plating is usually on a gold coloured base, not copper… so are these items actually brass or bronze, instead of copper… which is what everyone always states they are (including manufacturers of Reproductions who claim ‘Silver Plating on Copper’)… copper and brass are very different colours, so I’m quite confused as to what this and other silver plated items are actually constructed of… brass, bronze or copper?! Many thanks in advance!
