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 1⁄4"
Diameter
38 cm
/ 15 "
Year
c. 1680
Country
England
Provenance
A english country house
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