An Unusual Collectable Autralia Historic tankard - World War II, Pewter Tankard/ Cup Glass Base

 

Rare glass based Autralia Historic - World War II Tankard, decorated with an engraved dragon on the tankard, with a dedication as "PRESENTED TO RAASC OFFICER'S MESS BCOF KURE JAPAN BY CAPT. T.P.CLIFTON ". 

Imprinted on the base is "KO(U)THENG".

 

( Captain T.P.Clifton NX70779  was second in charge of 168th Australian General Transport Company 1946, and a Guard Commander 1948 in Kure Japan, ... ) 

 

Measures 13.9cm (approx) in height (to lip of cup), 9cm (approx) in top diameter. Weight 550g (approx).

 

Sturdy, solid weight, confidently crafted.

Condition: one dent on the side, otherwise in good condition for its age.

 Very difficult to come by indeed, rare opportunity to bid for item as is.

 

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A unique collectable piece.