18th Century Tonneau Walnut Oil Barrel
French 18th century tonneau walnut oil barrel.
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W-24 H-28 L-31 (cm)
Item Reference:
107081-1747-2Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code: 107081-1747-2
Item No. 107081 - Dealer No. 1747 - Building No. 2
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Description
French 18th century tonneau walnut oil barrel. Exclusively crafted from the Middle Ages onwards. this barrel shaped pot used to contain walnut oil for household use - culinary or lighting. As the oil was the main source of energy to fuel lamps.
Tonneau cask barrel of utilitarian pottery earthenware. Oval in shape and flat to one sides for ease of storage. A very rare piece and is a testimony to a craft that has completely died out.
Tonneau cask barrel of utilitarian pottery earthenware. Oval in shape and flat to one sides for ease of storage. A very rare piece and is a testimony to a craft that has completely died out.
Specifications
- Item Reference
- 107081-1747-2
- Dimensions
- Height: 28 cm
- Width: 24 cm
- Length: 31 cm
- Period
- 18th Century & Earlier
- Material
- Earthenware
- Country of Origin
- France
- Era
- Early Antiques
- Condition
- Good Condition but with some age wear.
Delivery
- Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire (we can store free of charge for four weeks)
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