Exceptional Large Pewter Dish - Bergues, 18th Century

Exceptional very LARGE OBLONG DISH in pewter with a scalloped edge and richly molded with shells and “rocaille” motifs.
Hallmarking of the “Hall Mark” type by Pierre Balthazar CHOCQUEEL received master around 1745, four small hallmarks affixed to the wing:
1°- lion
2°- initials PBC
3°- marine ancho
4°- bird
Dimensions: 46.5 x 62 cm
Weight: 4.4 kg
BERGUES, Mid-18th century

In, very good condition of conservation, a small star-shaped crack has been repaired on the wing and the reverse has a dark patina mottled with light areas resulting from contact extended with a suspension accessory. Extremely rare due to the decoration of the wing, the size never encountered to date for this shape, the quality of finish and its absence from specialized literature.
This dish was obtained by forging from a large wheel of tin shaped with a hammer to form the bowl. Some very discreet traces of this hammering attest to this difficult technique. Finally, note that the peripheral molding was melted separately and attached by welding to the wing of the dish after cutting to its template.
These attached moldings are rare in French production, however we find a few examples in Belgium, Netherlands and Germany.
Bibliography:
“Potters and pewters potteries in Bergues, 17th-19th century”, Bergues Museum, 1995
“Keur van tin” - Nederlands cultureel verdrag
“Tin door de eeuwen” by AJG Verster

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GUARANTEE

Former professor at IDETH (Institute of Technical and Historical Studies of the Art Object)
Former professor at the EAC (School of Art and Communication)
Former member of the UFE (French Union of Experts)
Expert specialist in pewter for more 40 years I guarantee the object is authentic described above.
A detailed descriptive invoice accompanied by a photograph will be given to the purchaser on request.

PAYMENT

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IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
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