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Shouldered pewter pitcher, quarter-round foot and goblet and acorn thumb.
Hallmark of Jean ALVAZZI received master in 1788 and of Joseph CASTEL received master in 1801, associates
Control mark with the arms of Valais.
Probable inventory mark of a religious or hospital community: LXV. (for 65 in Roman numerals)
Height: 26.2 cm
SITTEN (VALAIS), First half of the 19th century
Very good condition
On one of the photos a yellow arrow shows the gauging cone which indicated to the consumer if he had "good measure".
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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