Lot 2

A Large Lignum Vitae Barrel-form Tobacco Jar, possibly 17th century. The sides turned with four ‘hoop’ bands and having a tightly fitting lid with concentric ring moulding to the top around a central mushroom finial. Marvellous patina and degraded original varnish (so valued by the late Jonathan Levi as original finish – see Chapter 19 ‘Surfaces’ of his classic book ‘Treen for the Table’ for such a degraded finish to an 18th century lignum vitae coffee grinder (Plate 19/7) for identical (degraded) original finish),. The underside of the base with later green baize. 7 ins (18 cm) high (to top of finial).

Sold for: £190

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A Large Lignum Vitae Barrel-form Tobacco Jar, possibly 17th century. The sides turned with four ‘hoop’ bands and having a tightly fitting lid with concentric ring moulding to the top around a central mushroom finial. Marvellous patina and degraded original varnish (so valued by the late Jonathan Levi as original finish – see Chapter 19 ‘Surfaces’ of his classic book ‘Treen for the Table’ for such a degraded finish to an 18th century lignum vitae coffee grinder (Plate 19/7) for identical (degraded) original finish),. The underside of the base with later green baize. 7 ins (18 cm) high (to top of finial).