Sale 10970
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This wonderful vessel from the early 18th century is a rare survivor that oozes the character and charm of a long lost era. Of course the use of leather vessels to hold liquids dates back to pre-historic times. This example, beautifully embellished with its fine silver mounts, would have graced a fine early Georgian home. Larger vessels made of leather were known as bombards, and were widely used in hospitals, monasteries, colleges and other institutions from the medieval period right through to the end of the 19th. - Nic McElhatton, Chairman, Christie’s South Kensington

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