Furniture, Clocks, Pocket Watches & Tribal Art - 3rd April 2012
Lot 248
An elm chessel or cheese vat
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £280
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Description
An elm chessel or cheese vat, the rim branded 'F B' and 'B', 19th century, 18.75in (47.4cm) dia.
See Edward H. Pinto, Treen and other Wooden Bygones, pp. 102-103 illustration 97 for similar examples and a discussion about chessels.
