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Rare Norwegian Carved Tankard Featuring Gnomes, Mid-18th Century

$12,000
£9,014.74
€10,395.46
CA$16,651.57
A$18,503.56
CHF 9,696.06
MX$226,913.21
NOK 123,667.64
SEK 116,341.97
DKK 77,587.27
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About the Item

The entire tankard is surrounded by a family of gnomes. Early peg construction, in excellent overall condition. Fair bet that you'll never see another one like this!
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1760-1769
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1760
  • Condition:
    No repairs of problems, early peg construction consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Wiscasset, ME
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU101767659403

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