Item Report
Early 19th Century English Pewter Lidded Cannister
By: Unknown (typical of anonymous 19th-century pewter ware)
Style: Georgian Domestic Pewter
Origin: United Kingdom (England)
Materials: Pewter
Age: Circa 1810-1830
Condition: Very Good (moderate wear, retains original surface; consistent with age)
Value: $60 - $120 (auction, if authentic and in good condition)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible maker’s marks in provided images.
Date: 2025-06-06 13:52:11.710550
Description:
This is a cylindrical pewter cannister with a domed, fitted lid topped by a simple turned finial. The design is utilitarian yet attractive, featuring shallow incised rings for modest decoration. The form and style are typical of English pewterware produced in the early 19th century, likely used for storing dry goods, tea, or spices. The piece shows honest wear, consistent with age and use, and its hand-turned quality hints at pre-industrial production methods.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A well-preserved example of utilitarian English pewterware from the Georgian period. The cannister is simple yet well-formed, with a good original patina. It is a representative and collectible piece of everyday 19th-century domestic life, appealing to collectors of early metalware and English social history.
Individual Images:
- The detail images show good patina and evidence of hand-turning on the lid and body
- supporting its age. Minor dents and wear at the base are typical and add to its authenticity. No visible maker's marks in the provided images
- but this is common for utilitarian pewter.
Provenance:
No provenance information provided.
Condition:
Very Good (moderate wear, retains original surface; consistent with age)
Identification Score: 90%
The design, form, and material are highly indicative of early 19th-century English pewter cannisters. The construction and finial style are of the period. While some regional variation exists, the characteristics strongly point to this identification.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The surface wear and honest signs of age, along with the construction style, suggest that this is a genuine early 19th-century example, though a physical inspection would more conclusively rule out later reproductions.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
English pewter, 19th century, Georgian, lidded cannister, domestic metalware, antique storage jar
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