Description: Irish Half-gallon capacity, of typical Dublin 'Beefeater' type, with a bold swan's neck handle, double-dome lid, reeded spout and reeded chairback thumbpiece, by John Heaney of Dublin who worked 1763 - 1807. Good makers hallmarks to the base. These flagon were for communion use in Churches. Literature: See D. Hall, Types of Irish Pewter, In association with the National Museum of Ireland (2005), pp. 23 - 24, for further illustrated examples. Condition: Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide. Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect. Size: Height to top of thumbpiece: 11.50 in (29.50cm). Base diameter: 7.25in (18.4cm). Capacity: Approximately 1/2 gallon . Pewterer's reference number: Pewter Society: - PS4536. Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP2242. Shipping costs: UK: £15.00 Europe: £30.00 USA/Canada: £50.00 Other countries: Please ask. Please be aware that exports outside of the UK may incur local Tax and Duty, please check with your local Customs Office. Please view our extensive collection of antique carpets & rugs at www.knightsantiques.co.uk. If you would like to receive further details of new stock as it arrives then please send your email address to: simon@knightsantiques.co.uk and ask to be added to the new arrivals list. Internal Ref: P-051
Dimensions
Height = 29 cm (12")
Width = 18 cm (7")
Depth = 18 cm (7")
ANTIQUE IRISH PEWTER CHURCH FLAGON BY JOHN HEANEY OF DUBLIN, 1763 - 1807.
Price
£2,500
| $3,334 USD | €2,972 EUR
Item Ref
P-051
Description
Description: Irish Half-gallon capacity, of typical Dublin 'Beefeater' type, with a bold swan's neck handle, double-dome lid, reeded spout and reeded chairback thumbpiece, by John Heaney of Dublin who worked 1763 - 1807. Good makers hallmarks to the base. These flagon were for communion use in Churches. Literature: See D. Hall, Types of Irish Pewter, In association with the National Museum of Ireland (2005), pp. 23 - 24, for further illustrated examples. Condition: Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide. Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect. Size: Height to top of thumbpiece: 11.50 in (29.50cm). Base diameter: 7.25in (18.4cm). Capacity: Approximately 1/2 gallon . Pewterer's reference number: Pewter Society: - PS4536. Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP2242. Shipping costs: UK: £15.00 Europe: £30.00 USA/Canada: £50.00 Other countries: Please ask. Please be aware that exports outside of the UK may incur local Tax and Duty, please check with your local Customs Office. Please view our extensive collection of antique carpets & rugs at www.knightsantiques.co.uk. If you would like to receive further details of new stock as it arrives then please send your email address to: simon@knightsantiques.co.uk and ask to be added to the new arrivals list. Internal Ref: P-051
Dimensions
Height = 29 cm (12")
Width = 18 cm (7")
Depth = 18 cm (7")