Old Tankard Holds Plenty of Mystery

Found on the Connecticut shore after a hurricane in 1938, this tankard overflows with mystery. Q: I have a 5 1/2-inch tall tankard that my grandfather found on the Connecticut shore after the 1938 hurricane. The inscription on the front looks like NYBC, June 18 ‘00 First Class. I wondered if it was a boat […]

Barbour Silver Tankard

Q: My grandfather had an ornate silver pitcher that has been passed down to me. It’s decorated with embossed figures in colonial dress, flowers and scrolling lines. The bottom is marked with a windmill between two pipes and the number “3025.” I’d like to know the maker and age of this pitcher.  A: The windmill […]