Lot 1109
1109
AN ELIZABETHAN SYCAMORE POSSETT CUP AND COVER
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AN ELIZABETHAN SYCAMORE POSSETT CUP AND COVER

CIRCA 1590

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AN ELIZABETHAN SYCAMORE POSSETT CUP AND COVER
CIRCA 1590
Decorated overall with bands of incised geometric ornament, the drum-shaped body below a conical cover with nipple finial, the knopped spreading stem with tapered foot
9½ in. (24 cm.) high; diameter of lid 6¼ in. (15.8 cm.); diameter of foot 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm.) (2)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.

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Lot Essay

Possett was a concoction of heated wine or ale with milk, embellished with the addition of spices and lemon. The milk would curdle when added giving the appearance of lamb's wool which was another name for the mixture. Possetts were popular gifts and came in many different materials particularly pottery whilst examples in wood are now extremely rare.

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