13th Nov, 2024 9:30
COUNTRY HOUSE SALE
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AN 18TH CENTURY CEREMONIAL BURR BIRCH PEG-TANKARD, NORWEGIAN, CIRCA 1750-1800
the well-figured drum with a moulded lip and foot rim, the domed lid carved with a stylised lion amongst foliage, the bold and floral-carved handle with a recumbent lion thumbpiece and flowerhead carved hinge lug, on three shallow lion-carved supports, underside stamped with the initials PTS. 23cm high
This type of tankard was traditionally communally used at weddings and other family celebrations. The term ‘peg’ refers to marks historically placed inside the drum to indicate the volume of drink consumed by an individual as the tankard was passed around. For a comparable example, see the Victoria & Albert Museum collection, London, acc. no. 577-1891.
Sold for £600
the well-figured drum with a moulded lip and foot rim, the domed lid carved with a stylised lion amongst foliage, the bold and floral-carved handle with a recumbent lion thumbpiece and flowerhead carved hinge lug, on three shallow lion-carved supports, underside stamped with the initials PTS. 23cm high
This type of tankard was traditionally communally used at weddings and other family celebrations. The term ‘peg’ refers to marks historically placed inside the drum to indicate the volume of drink consumed by an individual as the tankard was passed around. For a comparable example, see the Victoria & Albert Museum collection, London, acc. no. 577-1891.
Auction: COUNTRY HOUSE SALE, 13th Nov, 2024
Our Two-Day Autumn Country House Sale showcases exceptional private collections of treen, watches, silver, and pictures, including a remarkable 300-lot single-owner collection of treen and related items. Highlights include a fine William IV silver-gilt spirit kettle, stand, and lamp by Paul Storr, London, 1832, estimated at £5,000-7,000, and a pair of early 20th-century diamond and enamel jockey brooches, estimated at £4,000-6,000. Additional highlights include a pair of Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson oak bookcases, c.1980, estimated at £3,000-5,000; an 18th-century or earlier gilt-bronze figure of Buddha, estimated at £2,000-3,000; and a gentleman’s steel Omega Speedmaster bracelet watch, estimated at £2,500-3,500.
Viewing
Monday 11th November 10am-4pm
Tuesday 12th November 10am-4pm
