Pewter Dinner Carrier - Anjou, Circa 1800

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DINNER CARRIER in slightly flared pewter with oblique foot and plinth groove, fitted with its raised lid with side grip and a swinging handle with rosette fasteners.
Height at the throat: 14.2 cm.
ANJOU, Circa 1800

In very good condition and of good quality material, areas of pitting on the inside are however reported.
Bibliography: "When pewter shone in Anjou", Musée d'Angers, 1996.

This object was used by shepherds and field workers, day laborers, etc. There were several sizes, the number of which varied according to the production centres, from 4 to 6. The shapes of these dinner holders varied, they were truncated in Burgundy, pomiform in Ile-de-France, flared in Anjou, etc.; the attachments of the handles, depending on the region, feature cherub heads, rosettes, fleurons, human masks, etc.

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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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SHIPPING

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