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

$12,000
£9,117.04
€10,477.39
CA$16,855.47
A$18,346.76
CHF 9,721.29
MX$220,647.51
NOK 123,603.72
SEK 113,269.13
DKK 78,265.47

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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