Rare Little Pewter Wine Pitcher - Paris, 18th Century

Shipping is free for mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay, at your convenience

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PITCHER with pewter shoulder, plinth foot, straight heel cup and S-shaped thumb with molded crest.
Gauging mark: three crowned lilies / BG (Most probably the Arms of the Condé?).
Height: 15.4 cm.
PARIS, First half of the 18th century.

In very good condition
These pitchers were the wine measures of the Ancien Régime. They had to be checked periodically by a gauge controller appointed sometimes by the political power, sometimes by the ecclesiastical power in order to ensure "good measurement" for the consumer. If the pitcher complied with the local gauge and was in good condition, the inspector affixed his hallmark, very generally struck on the cup of the pitcher.
Bibliography:
“Pewter pitchers” by Charles Boucaud
“Pewter pottery in France” by Roger Verdier

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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.

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Non-French-speaking buyers: exclusively by email.

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