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Pewter EWER with S-shaped groove, gadrooned pedestal and C-shaped handle with draped crook. The base is decorated with a frieze of lanceolate tongues added by welding.
Hallmark of Mathurin SIBILLE received master in 1680: crowned hammer / P / MS
Control hallmark: small crowned lily used in Paris around 1715.
Height: 28 cm.
PARIS, Early 18th century.
One of the most beautiful models of Parisian production Well-executed consolidation at the knot. Models with these added tongues are rare; they were previously cast and then welded to the base. Identical or similar copies are reproduced in the following works.
Bibliography:
"Les étains normands" by Jean-Claude Commenchal
"Les étains de Paris" by Ph. Boucaud and M. Schonn Bibliography:
"Etains and master pewter potters - Bordeaux, 1600-1900" by Philippe Boucaud
"Les étains" by Ph. Boucaud and Cl. Frégnac
"Petain potters of the Old Languedoc and Roussillon" by René Richard
"Les étains strasbourgeois" by Adolph Riff
"Les étains français" by Tardy
"Etains français des XVII et XVIII èmes" by BA Douroff
"Etains de Lorraine" by Bertrand Bergbauer
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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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IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
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