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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 1965T506 |
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| Collection: | Social History - Pinto Collection |
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| Date: | 1831 - 1831 |
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Notes | This tankard was carved in Ireland from bog oak. Bog oak is very hard to carve and the fine detail on this tankard has a sculptural quality not often found on wooden drinking vessels. The silver lining carries the Dublin hallmark for 1831. The tankard weighs almost 5 kilograms when it is empty and it was probably intended as a ceremonial piece rather than a functional object. | | Purchased from Edward H Pinto, 1965. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | 19th century |
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| Medium: | Turned. Carved. Silversmith. |
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| Material(s): | Silver |
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| Place of Origin: | Dublin, Ireland |
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Dimensions | | Height: | 32/25.8 cm |
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| Diameter: | 19 cm |
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