A superb example of an early 19thc sycamore / banded pine cheese vat, these collectable items are also known as chessels or chessets...this fine piece is also initialled MY and dated 1811.....I have never seen one carved ,...it is skill fully carved with a large fish, closely resembling a Dolphin / Hippocampus....it would have been used in the country kitchen of a large manor house and it was used by placing the salted curd into the chessel and then the whey drained away through drainage holes in the base and the cheese formed leaving this fine pattern on the surface.... it is in excellent condition with a fine natural colour and patination.English. C1811Payment can be made by Bank Transfer , all you will need are my Bank Details, which I will send you or off line by Credit / Debit card ,..... e-mail or telephone your card details (long card number, expiry date and three security digits on the reverse of the card) through to me and I will do the rest .Please quote the Int...