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Pewter shoulder pitcher, quarter-round foot and cup and two-bud thumbscrew.
Hallmark of Philippe Benjamin DORET: crowned lion / BENJAMIN DORET.
Height: 26.5 cm.
VEVEY (Switzerland), Extreme end of the 18th century
Superb quality and condition.
The inside of the cup is equipped with a gauging cone indicating the "correct measurement", visible in one of the photos.
In the 18th century and before, these pitchers were wine measures used in public places; their good capacity had to be checked periodically by gauges-controllers appointed by the political or ecclesiastical power.
Bibliography: “Die Zinngiesser der Schweiz und ihre Marken” by Schneider and Kneuss
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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” or « Mondial Relay » tracked within a maximum of 48 hours. With recommendation and insurance on request. Postal transport is offered to metropolitan France.
Sending to the whole world in "Colissimo" recommended. With insurance on request. To know the shipping costs to Europe or the whole World, click on "Buy online" and select your country, or contact me by email.
ASK A QUESTION
French-speaking buyers: by phone or email.
Non-French-speaking buyers: exclusively by email.
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