Welsh Vernacular Antiques

Description

A rare and very special antique Teifi Coracle.
This beautiful little boat is a true Welsh Icon and has a wonderful history. Purchased by ourselves directly from the family of the original owners who lived in Cilgerran North Pembrokeshire on the banks of the famous river Teifi just a stones throw from Cilgerran Castle.
Coracles are used in pairs with a net between to fish for Salmon and Sea Trout. The number painted on the side indicating the fishing beat to which the coracle was entitled to fish.
This coracle was made by one of the last 'great traditional' makers Mr John Christmas Thomas of Cenarth in the late 1950's, his workshop is now the home of the National Coracle Museum. He is renowned for the superior quality of his coracles and for them being amongst the very last to be made in the traditional way with materials and methods in which they had been for decades previously.
This coracle is nice and strong but has suffered some worm damage to the outer ring of twisted willow meaning that it would not be suitable for use as a watercraft without restoration to this part. we can however put you in touch with a current coracle maker who has assessed the work and is happy to undertake it should you wish.
We have full provenance and further images and family history with this boat that we will happily pass on to the new owner.
Wonderfully decorative and a real talking point and true piece of Welsh history. The nature of the bitumen covered calico skin mean that it would be suited to an outdoor position as the bitumen tar has a pleasant but strong odour.
Due to coracle licences being reduced to record low numbers and most likely soon to be phased out all together this is a very rare opportunity that may not arise again.
The story of John "Jack" Christmas a Master Coracle Maker is well known and recorded with some historic videos online and much information available in the National Coracle Museum.

Our preferred payment method is by Bank Transfer - BACS, or we are happy to take payment by Cash or Cheque and by PayPal for smaller value items.

Contact Details.

Phone Jonathon & Yvonne on - 01545 580010 - Welsh and English spoken, Croeso cynnes

or Email. jonathonholder@yahoo.co.uk

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About Us.

Welsh Vernacular is an independent family business run by husband and wife Jonathon and Yvonne Holder. We are the largest and one of the longest established Welsh Antiques businesses in the UK, holding an extensive collection of Country Furniture, Welsh Antiques, Pottery, Treen and Folk Art.

Our stock is carefully selected buy ourselves using over 50 years combined experience. We only buy items that we would be happy to have in our own home ensuring each piece is the very best example of its type, honest, true and desirable.
We care about our customers and treat every item to prevent against woodworm and insect attack ensuring a quality product that is safe for your home. We pay special attention the finishing of each and every item of our furniture to ensure it is strong and sturdy and suitable for daily use allowing you to buy with confidence and peace of mind the very best that the market has to offer.

We always wish to provide our customers with as honest and detailed description of our items as possible, helping you make a well informed decision on each special purchase. And always happy to provide additional photos or measurements and expert advice should you need.

We also offer a professional and friendly delivery service with our local independent courier with all items if required (price dependent upon location). We can also offer immediate delivery of larger items within Wales by ourselves so don't worry if you only have a small car as we can help.