Pewter Wine Pitcher - Paris, 18th Century

PITCHER with pewter shoulders, plinth foot and quarter-round cup, sliding tongue and S-shaped thumb with molded crest.
Hallmark of Guillaume DE CESNE received master in 1681: crowned hammer / GDC / P. (the initial P of PARIS)
Control mark of the management of BOUTILLIER DE MAIGREMEONT: crowned lily / BM / P. (the initial P of PARIS)
Countermark gauging to the measurement of Saint-Denis at the interior bottom: SD
Height: 22 cm.
PARIS, Before 1743, date of cessation of activity of this master

Consolidation of use at the junction of the tongue and the lid
Bibliography:
“Les étains de Paris” by Ph. Boucaud and M.Schonn
“Les pichets d’étain” by Charles Boucaud
Let us recall in passing that these pitchers were the wine measures of the Ancien Régime. The capacity of those which were used in inns, drinking establishments, etc., had to be controlled periodically by the royal or ecclesiastical power to ensure “good measure” for the consumer. These pitchers are often the central theme of pewter collections. *

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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
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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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