Charity Item- Rowland Ward Big Game Engraved Tankard c1970

Description

eading : A Rowland Ward engraved pint tankard
Period : Elizabeth II
Origin : Made in West Germany
Colour : Clear 
Bowl : An engraved Rhinoceros amidst acacias
Glass Type : Lead 
Size :  11.4cm height.
Condition : Mint. unused
Restoration : None 
Weight:  480 grams

This is a black rhino. They may be distinguished from the white rhino by the shape of their upper lip. they are the same colour. The name ‘white’ is derived from the Dutch word for wide. That’s all I know.

This is just one of those little snippets of information that was stored away in the back of the mind from a visit to Whipsnade Zoo some forty-five years ago.

We will be donating the entire proceeds of sale to Whipsnade Zoo. This should enough to keep one fed for a day. I guess.