Lot Essay
This is the largest recorded James I flagon. It was purchased from Robin Bellamy.
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CIRCA 1610-20
Details
A MASSIVE JAMES I PEWTER 'BUN' LID FLAGON
CIRCA 1610-20
Of usual slightly tapering form, indistinct touch mark to handle, old repair at join of drum and foot. The cover with a baluster knop and erect thumbpiece, 175 fl.oz capacity
17 5/8in. (44.7cm.) high overall
CIRCA 1610-20
Of usual slightly tapering form, indistinct touch mark to handle, old repair at join of drum and foot. The cover with a baluster knop and erect thumbpiece, 175 fl.oz capacity
17 5/8in. (44.7cm.) high overall
Literature
Museum of London 1989, Pewter, A celebration of the craft, No.46.
Journal of the Pewter Society, Autumn 1981.
Journal of the Pewter Society, Autumn 1981.
Special notice
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