A George III pewter Scots-pint crested tappit hen, with beak...

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A George III pewter Scots-pint crested tappit hen, with beaker or tassie, Glasgow, circa 1800

Of typical shouldered form, domed lid with cone-shaped finial, erect ribbed thumbpiece, strap handle with lower strut attachment, ownership initials 'TW' over 'MF' to collar, beaker accommodated within the neck, height 29.7cm

Provenance: Former Walter J. Allen Collection

Literature: See Peter Spencer Davies, 'Scottish Pewter 1600-1850' (2014), p. 199, fig 8.10 for a similar Scots pint tappit hen with beaker

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Auction Date:
18th Oct 23 at 11am BST

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