Large Norwegian Lion Tankard, 18th Century, Carved Turned Birch -M-

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Large Norwegian Lion Tankard, 18th Century, Carved Turned Birch -M-

Name: Large Norwegian Lion Tankard, 18th Century, Carved Turned Birch -M-
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 8WRJ4ZLXSM
Price: 850 EUR
Availability: InStock

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850 €

Period 18th century

Style Directoire style

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From: 30127, 30127 - BELLEGARDE, France

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Large festive mug in turned birch wood, from the end of the 18th century; thick carved lid, engraved border, center decorated with a heraldic lion, emblem of the Kingdom of Norway. The thumb piece is also a lion carved in high relief, wooden handle with its leaf-shaped foot pegged to the body, skated feet in the shape of lying lions.
It is a ceremonial mug, weddings or family celebrations, it was passed from hand to hand to drink to health, and these objects were passed faithfully from generation to generation.
Dimensions: 26cm x 26cm x 17cm.
State:
The tankard has undergone restorations at certain times, a large crack in the lid has been filled, another on the edge of the lid deserves to be, otherwise, the body, the handle and the thumb rest are in good condition. Some wormholes, few in number. See our candid photos,

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Additional Information

Condition	As is
Style	Directoire style (Folk art of Directoire style Style)
Period	18th century (Folk art 18th century)
Country of origin	Norway
Artist	Art Populaire
Length (cm)	26cm
Height (cm)	26cm
Diameter (cm)	17cm
Materials	Wood
Internal reference	(ID): 816010 Tankard 13-ji At1721, B3S, 181127