Rare and impressive 17th century lignum vitae wassail bowl

Rare and impressive 17th century lignum vitae wassail bowl

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350065

One of the largest know examples of a turned wassail bowl of superb colour with taps in the stem and a large base to take the cups when filled. Wassail was a type of warm punch.

Lignum vitae was one of the most prized timbers in the 17th century coming from the west indies as ballast on the returning ships.


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Dimensions:

Height 51 cm / 20 14"
Diameter 38 cm / 15 "
Year

c. 1680

Country

England

Provenance

A english country house

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