Welden Pottery Redware Pennsylvania Dutch Oval Dish Bowl Vintage Scottish Toast

Description: The inscription states, "may a mouse never run out of your pantry with a tear in his eye." This is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch toast, which is a type of blessing or wish spoken before a meal. This specific toast is a translation of a Scottish Gaelic phrase, “Lang may yer lum reek, and may a moose ne’er leave your girnal with a tear drop in his eye!” Breakdown - “Lang may yer lum reek” is a Scottish expression wishing prosperity and plenty, literally meaning “long may your chimney smoke” (indicating a warm and cozy home).- “May a moose ne’er leave your girnal” is a translation of “May a mouse never leave your pantry”. A girnal is a Scottish storage room or pantry, typically used for oats and meals.- “With a tear drop in his eye” is a metaphorical expression, implying that the mouse (or pantry) is empty and the speaker is expressing a wish for abundance and never running out of provisions. Pennsylvania Dutch Connection While the toast itself is Scottish in origin, it has been adopted and adapted by the Pennsylvania Dutch community, who have their own unique cultural and linguistic traditions. The Pennsylvania Dutch have a rich heritage of folk customs, including traditional foods, music, and toasts like this one, which are often spoken before meals or special occasions. Please see photos for condition and size information, if appropriate. I do not want you to pay more than my actual postage/delivery cost when you buy multiple items from my store. If you purchase multiple items before your first item is shipped, I will gladly combine all of your purchased items into as few packages as possible and then refund your shipping fees minus my actual postage/delivery cost for your multiple items. I ship pretty quickly so act fast!

Price: 16.95 USD

Location: Gainesville, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-08T05:33:12.000Z

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