Marine, Army: Pair Of Antique Leather Ewers, (blackjack) 18th Century)

Beautiful pair of ewers, sewn and shaped leather, bituminized interior for sealing and also solidity, elegant shape, inspired by Roman Antiquity. Each is mounted with a cast and chiseled black lacquered bronze handle, openwork and with superb floral attachments. One single piece of leather, wet or boiled, formed on a wooden mold, sewn by hand, bottom is a circular piece attached and sewn by hand.
The advantage of this process is lightness, solidity and soundlessness; the oldest models emerged in the Middle Ages, in the 16th century in Scotland, called Blackjacks. These seem to be French, Directoire period, and I suppose that they were part of the train of senior officers in the field, under the 1st Empire, without however having found any proof of this.
Quite good condition, one is impeccable, no signs of use, the other, not bituminized below foot has suffered, is a little twisted and cracked, and also has a small restoration on handle. (red arrow)
Take a good look at our photos. Dimensions: 22.5cm x D: 10.5cm, weight: each 200g,
This pair is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.
- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.