Item Number: 709
Approximate Size: 4½″ H; 12 oz.
Production Dates: 1933-1943 as Beer Mug and 1974-1982 as Tankard
The Beer Mug (709) was first introduced in 1933, being produced for about ten years. It was then taken out of production. Later (in 1974), it was re-introduced as a “Tankard”. Therefore, this piece is known by two names – a Beer Mug or a Tankard. The Beer Mug is the oldest description; the Tankard is the newest.
The bottom of the original Beer Mug (709) was void of any design. When this piece was reintroduced in 1974 as a Tankard, the mould was reworked. While the basic shape, size and holding capacity of the Tankard did not change, the bottom design was modified from being clear glass to a rayed design. Even though the Beer Mug was produced longer than the Tankard, the original Beer Mug with the clear bottom is harder to find.
The Tankards were primarily produced in crystal; however, they can occasionally be found in a special production color of Brown (BR). These non-cataloged items are not plentiful. The Ruby Tankards (709.RU) are rare and extremely hard to find.
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