LUGGALA, PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE HON. GARECH BROWNE
A PAIR OF CLUB-SHAPED DECANTERS AND STOPPERS, CIRCA 1800
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January 21, 06:17 PM GMT
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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LUGGALA, PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE HON. GARECH BROWNE
A PAIR OF CLUB-SHAPED DECANTERS AND STOPPERS, CIRCA 1800
each cold-decorated and gilt with a simulated wine label, one named Usqub.h, the other for Shry., below triple rings, with target stoppers
Usqubh. is an abbreviation of `Usquaebach`; it is derived from Celtic and refers to whiskey. The term was popularised by Robert Burns in his poem Tam O’Shanter who praises the fearlessness inspired by `usquabae`.
25.9cm. high, 11⅝ in.
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Usqubh. is an abbreviation of `Usquaebach`; it is derived from Celtic and refers to whiskey. The term was popularised by Robert Burns in his poem Tam O’Shanter who praises the fearlessness inspired by `usquabae`.