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A Large and Rare 17th Century Lignum Vitae Wassail Bowl
$24,000
£18,122.23
€21,025.50
CA$33,727.54
A$37,577.24
CHF 19,617.10
MX$456,237.77
NOK 246,574.11
SEK 233,072.44
DKK 156,952.86
About the Item
An exceptionally large example of a traditional wassail vessel turned out of lignum vitae. Due to the immense size, it has been turned in three parts. The bowl, stem, and plinth are turned separately with wooden threads so that they screw together. The stem is hollow so that the mulled cider may flow through it and the three brass taps fitted into the turned collar. This is the largest wassail bowl we’ve ever seen and the only one we know of with taps. Wassail bowls were an important part of the centuries-old tradition of wassailing in England. Wassailing was a community celebration involving singing and the consumption of a mulled cider (wassail). Taking place in the winter, it was intended to be a celebration of the past year's harvest and a promotion of a successful harvest for the upcoming season. Wassailing is believed to be the precursor to today's tradition of Christmas caroling.
- Dimensions:Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Diameter: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
- Style:Jacobean (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1680
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In good antique condition for a piece of the 17th Century. Some slight warping to the sides of the bowl, as is to be expected, so it is not perfectly round, but not so warped as to detract from the overall beauty of the piece.
- Seller Location:Harrodsburg, KY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU10299246442082
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