15th Jan, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Townhouse & Country House
1039
A Norwegian Birch Tankard, 18th century, of cylindrical form, the hinged domed cover carved with a lion, on four fluted feet, 21cm high; and A Similar Tankard, the cover carved with a foliate roundel, on three fluted feet, 21cm high (2)
These Norwegian turned birch tankards derive their shape from the silver and pewter peg tankards made in Germany, the Baltic States and Scandinavia. They were used to serve sour cream porridge (rommegrot) and were often given to mothers after childbirth
Sold for £600
Estimated at £400 - £500
Auction: Townhouse & Country House, 15th Jan, 2022
To include selected contents from North Carlton Old Hall, Lincolnshire, as instructed by the executors of the late Mr & Mrs Peter Heneage, these items will be denoted with a ^ symbol throughout the catalogue. The sale offers an appealing mix of traditional antiques and curiosities, good furnishing pieces and specialist collectors’ items.
Items on Day Two will be sold in two salerooms running concurrently, both beginning at 9.30am:
Part II - Lots 500 onwards
Part III - Lots 1000 onwards
Please note you will be required to pay for and collect your items by Thursday 20th January, unless by prior arrangement. Collections are by appointment from Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5pm. To make an appointment call 01969 623780 or email reception@tennants-ltd.co.uk
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Tuesday 11 January - Thursday 13 January 10am-4pm, Friday 14 January 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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