Americana & Folk Art
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Peggy McClard Antiques Americana & Folk Art |
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Rare, very large Amsterdam beaker (where they have been loving to drink
a lot of good beer for centuries). This wonderful beaker measures
a full 5 1/2" tall (compared to the usual 3" tall beaker). It's
wide mouth is about 4" in diameter (impossible to get an accurate
measure because of the waviness) and the applied foot measures 3 1/4" in
diameter. Simply adorned with two incised lines one-third from the
top of the body, this beaker was made for drinking, and obviously served
that purpose. Beakers are quite sought-after and serve all kinds
of purposes. My favorite purpose for small beakers is making small
flower arrangements for each dinner guest. This large beaker will
hold a lovely nosegay arrangement of flowers for the center of your
dinner table. There is a slight wobble to the base, but not so
much that I would hesitate to use for flowers.....in fact, the longer it
takes to sell, the more use I will get from it as a vase! Dark
grey patina. Dutch, probably 18th century. No touchmarks.
Check out the group photograph at the end of the listing for a size
comparison with a regular sized beaker. (#4614) $550 |
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