SALE 15% Off!! Large Painted Swedish Wooden Staved Tankard, ca. 1890

Antiques : Folk Art : Swedish Painted Tankard

 

Sweetpea Cottage is offering you a chance to own a beautiful piece of Scandinavian folk art, circa 1890. This very old tankard comes from Sweden and bears all the indications of being hand made in the late 1800’s. Most likely it was not originally painted. While the paint is a later addition, it adds an immense amount of Scandinavian charm to the piece. The measurements are about 11-1/4” tall by 8-3/4” in diameter. A sliding lock on the lid that helps to secure the lid closed. Made from pine with stave construction, there are heavy split-twig birch bands that help to hold the staves in place. Some separation has occurred between the staves due to the wood shrinkage, but all the staves and birch bands are intact. The handle works well and we see no sign of any insect activity. Any woodworker would admire the beautiful mortise and peg joinery used to attach the lid, not to mention the dovetailed brace cut into the underside of the lid in order to keep it flat. This is a wonderful item that has terrific Scandinavian charm. You will be proud to display this item as part of your country, or Swedish, decor.

You can buy with confidence from Sweetpea Cottage. We stand behind everything that we sell. If you wish to return your purchase for any reason, simply notify us by email of your intentions within 3 days of receiving the item. We then ask that you return it to us in its original condition in a timely fashion. At that time we will refund the full purchase price minus any shipping charges. Shipping for this item is $20 within the U.S.

Item ID: AntSPT-271