"Rare Pewter Pitcher From Castres (midi), Circa 1800"
Rare Pewter shoulder pitcher with short flared foot, quarter round goblet and tasseled thumbscrew.
Clear hallmark of Jean-Paul CARAMEL received master before 1800.
Height: 16.5 cm.
CASTRES, Extreme end of the 18th century or beginning of the 19th century.
Extremely rare provenance in perfect condition
Second example encountered in forty years of "frequenting" old pewter...
Very good condition of conservation, cast iron defects are however reported visible under the lid. These pitchers were the wine measures of the Ancien Régime
Bibliography:
“Pewter potters of Ancien Languedoc and Roussillon” by René Richard
“Pewter pitchers” by Charles Boucaud
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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
- By French check payable to COMMENCHAL Jean-Claude
- By bank transfer payable to COMMENCHAL Jean-Claude
IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
BIC: CMCIFRPP
- By Paypal transfer to jc.commenchal@orange.fr
SHIPPING
Shipment to France by “Colissimo” tracked within a maximum of 48 hours. With recommendation and insurance on request. Postal transport is offered to metropolitan France.
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