{"product_id":"antique-scandinavian-chip-carved-wooden-tankard-with-lid-dated-1875-folk-art-436763987","title":"Antique Scandinavian Chip Carved Wooden Tankard with Lid, Dated 1875, Folk Art","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-pasted=\"true\"\u003eA hand-carved wooden lidded tankard from Scandinavia, likely Swedish, dated 1875. The underside of the lid is carved with the date MARS 25 1875 (March 25, 1875) and the initials N.P., a typical way to mark a gift or a special occasion in 19th century rural Scandinavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe entire surface is decorated with fine chip carving: star rosettes, diamond grids, zigzag bands and a stippled background. The domed lid has an interlaced band pattern around a central star, the thumb piece and handle end in carved scrolls, and the tankard stands on three small carved feet. The turned rings around the body give it a strong, classic form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wood has a deep, even patina from age and handling. The hinged lid opens and closes properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCondition: wear consistent with age. The interior and the underside of the lid were painted white at a later date, and this paint shows wear along the rim. There are small white paint specks on the exterior. Please see all photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis tankard is a decorative antique and is not intended for food or drink use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShips from Sweden. US orders are shipped with duties and taxes prepaid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nordicvintagehome","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55498662183239,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0432\/0583\/files\/25f6c664aa4b3bdd41468c20fa8ce6eb7c6b32c7.png?v=1792508680","url":"https:\/\/nordicvintagehome.com\/products\/antique-scandinavian-chip-carved-wooden-tankard-with-lid-dated-1875-folk-art-436763987","provider":"Nordicvintagehome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}