Wine flagon

This late 18th century pewter wine flagon was made in Edinburgh by William Scott for the Wine Company of Scotland, an Edinburgh company which traded with France and Spain during the 18th and early 19th centuries.

The baluster-shaped tankard has a domed lid with a shell thumb-piece. The Latin inscription on the body translates as 'Now let us drink'.

Large amounts of wine, brandy, sherry and port were imported, particularly by the wine merchants of Edinburgh. Transported in wooden barrels, the wine was transferred into bottles by local merchants before sale.

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Online ID:	000-100-048-136-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1928.92
Date:	Late 18th cent Late 18th century
Material:	Pewter. Inscription: Lid: Wm. SCOTT; handle: W. SCOTT; body: NUNC EST BIBENDUM
Dimensions:	225 mm H x 175 mm W
What:	Tankard
Subject:
Who:	William Scott, Edinburgh (Maker)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Description:	Baluster-shaped pewter tankard with a domed lid and embryo shell thumb-piece, inscribed "NUNC EST BIBENDUM" on the body, by William Scott, Edinburgh, late 18th century
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