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Two willow `Lámhóg' tankards Irish, 17th/18th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Fruitwood (Wood, Other-Fruitwood)
- 19cm. and 20.5cm high; 7½in and 8in., 14.5cm. diameter; 5½in.
one bearing a paper label inscribed in pencil Lady Hedron (?) and each with a small printed label for the Evan-Thomas Collection with '507' and '508' in manuscript, now with metal liners
Condition
Age cracks to both bodies, including restoration. One with old worm. Old restoration to one handle.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Originating in Ireland, the Lámhóg was a drinking vessel traditionally manufactured by means of turning on a pole-lathe. They were intended for use as beer tankards in Irish taverns and some examples were exported to inns in the west of England and Wales. Their appearance is distinguished by incised line decoration, flared rims and integral handles. (see Jonathan Levi, Treen for the Table, 1988, pp. 76-77, and pls. 4/3 and 4/4). Further examples in the same collection are illustrated in Owen Evan-Thomas, Domestic Utensils in Wood, 1932, p. 51, pl. 20.
A similar Lámhóg, also with provenance from the same collection, sold Sotheby's London `The W. J. Shepherd Collection of Treen', 30 November 1983, lot 539.