Three Covered Tankards 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century Peg tankards, identified here by an engraved title, were shared drinking vessels whose insides were fitted with wooden pegs or nails that divided the ale they held into eighths. A "peg law" introduced by Edgar I, who ruled England from 959 to 975 AD, restricted drinkers to one portion of the contents. If they drank more they would be fined. This print is mounted with a 16th century stipple engraving of a elaborately decorated tankard. Three Covered Tankards. Anonymous, British, 19th century. 19th century. Etching

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Three Covered Tankards 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century Peg tankards, identified here by an engraved title, were shared drinking vessels whose insides were fitted with wooden pegs or nails that divided the ale they held into eighths. A "peg law" introduced by Edgar I, who ruled England from 959 to 975 AD, restricted drinkers to one portion of the contents. If they drank more they would be fined. This print is mounted with a 16th century stipple engraving of a elaborately decorated tankard. Three Covered Tankards. Anonymous, British, 19th century. 19th century. Etching

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