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Lehnware Saffron Cup
Estimate:
CA$400 - CA$600
Sold
CA$400
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Size
4.5" x 2".
Category
Description
A Lehnware treen saffron cup with lid and painted in multiple colours including a salmon ground with strawberries and green leaves. Joseph Lehn (1798-1892) created turned and painted woodenware in Lancaster County Pennsylvania in the mid 1800s . The popularity of his creations inspired others to also work in the same manner with the works collectively referred to as Lehnware. Vibrant colours and good overall condition. 1850-75. Unmarked.
Condition
Scattered losses to original painted surface; strong colours and decoration.