S/4602 Antique Treen Lignum Vitae Measure of the Georgian Period

An exceptional late 18th/early 19th century lignum vitae measure in heart and sap wood of extremely solid proportions, having a rim and foot with copper bands, with a substantial vertical pierced integral handle. The foot band is inscribed in capital letters 'Rutihn', the county town in Denbigshire, Wales. The whole has an excellent grain, colour and patination.

Sold 6 in. (15 cm.) Wide
7½ in. (19 cm.) High
4½ in. (11.5 cm.) Diameter Welsh Circa 1800