Fine and Rare Carved Ceremonial Lion Peg Tankard, Circa 1730 Norwegian

18th century

Sold by Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

Description

Exceptionally well carved and turned large Burr Birchwood Tankard. With lion carved details to the lid, finial and four recumbent lion feet. The underside with carved floral detail, also branded with an initial ‘P’ and old ink inventory numbers.

Height: 10 1/2 inches (27 cm)

Width: 8 inches (20 cm)

Depth: 10 inches (26 cm)

Physical Dimensions

Height

27cm (10.63")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA705245

Dealers Internal Reference

SA73

Dealers Notes

Surrey Antiques have been dealing in and restoring fine furniture since 1982. With over 35 years experience dealing in all types of antique furniture from early oak and walnut to Georgian mahogany and the more exotic timbers such as rosewood and satinwood.

Whilst we deal mostly with mahogany furniture of the Georgian period designed by some of the greatest furniture designers such as Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite and Adam we also have a very good in depth knowledge of all the main periods of English furniture design from early oak to Regency and Victorian.

Description

Exceptionally well carved and turned large Burr Birchwood Tankard. With lion carved details to the lid, finial and four recumbent lion feet.