Pewter Wine Pitcher - Paris, 18th Century

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PITCHER with pewter shoulder, plinth foot, straight heel cup and molded S-shaped thumb with rampant tongue.
Control mark: crowned lily / CG / 17(--) / PARIS.
Mark of Louis 1st PELLETIER received master in 1720, incompletely struck.
Height: 19.1 cm. PARIS, Circa 1730.

In good condition, a slight depression of the belly and a crack at the junction of the lid and the tongue are however noted and visible in the photographs.
Beautiful slightly dark patina, very uniform.
Let us recall in passing that these pitchers were the wine measures of the Ancien Régime. The capacity of those used in public places, inns, drinking establishments, etc., had to be checked periodically by the royal or ecclesiastical authority to ensure "good measure" for the consumer.
Bibliography: "Les pichets d'étain" 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
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SHIPPING

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