Fine Furniture & Collections - 7th October 2026
Lot 267
A GEORGE III TREEN LIGNUM VITAE AND COPPER BOUND MEASURE OR TANKARD
Estimate £200 - £300
Inc. Buyers Premium
Description
A GEORGE III TREEN LIGNUM VITAE AND COPPER BOUND MEASURE OR TANKARD
C.1800
of cylindrical form, stamped 'G' beneath a crown and above a dagger, inscribed 'BURLINGTON' to the foot rim
18.5cm high
Catalogue Note
This tankard forms part of a set of similar tankards or measures each inscribed with a different market town. Others include Bedford, St. Neots, East Dereham, Rutihn (sic) and Warminster.
The dagger verification mark is similar to those used by the Founders Company and found on wool weights of a similar date.