How To Choose Tankard And Hip Flask Gifts

Tankards and Hip Flasks have unique histories. Going back centuries they are still used today and are traditional gifts at weddings baptisms are other occassions.

Hip flasks have been around since the Middle Ages, when they carried prepared fruit. Later in the 18th century they were used by members of the gentry. They have been made from a variety of matierals including pigs bladders. Alcohol was smuggled onto warships by women using hip flasks hidden in their petty coats. Older hip Flasks made from precious metals are now sought after collectors items.

The historic Tankard was a drinking vessel used to carry alcoholic beverages such as beer and ale. The tankard was widely used in northern Europe especially Scandinavia, Germany, and Great Britain.

Tankards were used in colonial America from the second half of sixteenth century until the end of the 18th century. There were many different designs and as time progressed many designs were introduced being made from various materials.

Tankards and hip flasks are as popular today as ever and make excellent gifts as they are traditional practical and can be personalised.

Wedding Tankards. The tankard is a traditional gift for the best man and ushers of the wedding party. There are a range of wedding tankards including several which have a large engraveable area which is enough room to have a special photograph engraved onto.

Baptism or Christening Tankards. Again tankards are traditional baby christening gifts. Small tankards are avaialable as baby gifts and can be engraved with your special text. They make wonderful keepsakes.

Birthday Gifts. There are so many tankards and hip flasks available at reputable online gifts stores, so shop around a find one that will suit the recipient. This type of gift is not just for men. There are more feminine types around such as smaller versions which will fit the handbag and trendy shapes such as ipods and mobile phones. Tankards are available which use a birthday number for the letter such as 18 or 21 as special birthday celebration tankards. Usually every type can be engraved.

Hobby Gifts. Tankards and hipflasks are avaiable in varying shapes and styles some of which identify themselves with a hobby. For the fisherman there is one with a fish handle which could make the perfect practical gift for Dad. For the golfer there is golf club handled tankard and pre engraved golf hip flasks.

Many online shops sell tankards and hip flasks in pewter and steel which are engraved completely free of charge and many will deliver it from England to anywhere in the world.

Specialised technology and a professional and artistic engraver can enable your gift to be engraved exactly how you want it. A unique engraved tankard or hip flask gift is perfect for any special occasion.

Most sellers will also give simple instructions on their web site regarding cleaning the tankards and keeping it looking new.

Finally make sure your tankard is suitably presented. There is usually a range of luxurious boxes and wrappings to choose from which add the final touches to a beautiful and special unqiue gift.