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Ship of the Line Hardtack Barrel

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
A large and impressive original HMS oak and ash biscuit barrel from an English ship of the line dated in rosenailing "1791". Wider at the base than at the top to lower the center of gravity on a rolling deck, and with a lid to keep vermin out. Hardtack was a flour, water and salt biscuit that was a large part of a sailor's diet when at sea. Oak staves and ash banding with tapered ends. A rare piece of naval history. Now useful as a drinks table.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1791
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	SKU00000863
Incollect Reference #:	547260

Dimensions

H.	29.02 in;	Diam.	24 in;
H.	73.71 cm;	Diam.	60.96 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.

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