Rare Pewter Wine Pitcher - Nîmes, Circa 1700

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PITCHER with a pewter shoulder, quarter-round foot and goblet and acorn thumb.
Gauging mark affixed four times on the lid and the goblet: grand lis. Reproduced in the work cited below.
Let us recall in passing that these pitchers were the wine measures of the Ancien Régime. The capacity of those used in inns, drinking establishments, etc., had to be checked periodically by the royal or ecclesiastical power to ensure "good measure" for the consumer, but in fact, this regulation was rarely applied and pitchers bearing gauging marks are very rare.
Height: 20.9 cm.
NÎMES, Circa 1700

Rare provenance in good condition, a filling at the bottom is however reported Piece obtained by the old technique of longitudinal casting also called "in shells" (For more details on this technique prior to the 18th century, consult my tutorial on the site indicated below)
Bibliography:
"Potiers d'étain de l'Ancien Languedoc et du Roussillon" by René Richard
"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

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