Pewter Wine Pitcher - Valenciennes, 19th Century

Small baluster-shaped pewter wine PITCHER, with a short foot, a sloping pouring spout, a raised lid with a flat roof and a "shell" thumb rest.
Hallmark of Jean-Baptiste VRIZET:
1°- in clear:
2°- giraffe / GB VRIZET.
Hallmark of Nicolas VRIZET: rose maintained / NV
Hallmark of VALENCIENNES in clear.
Stamped inventory mark: L*PO*.
Height: 16.8 cm.
VALENCIENNES, Mid-19th century

Jean-Baptiste settled in Valenciennes in 1827, it is plausible that his relative Nicolas took over the workshop in 1853 or joined forces with it since their two hallmarks are juxtaposed on this pitcher
In perfect condition and acquired patina. Has certainly only very rarely been cleaned.
This region of northern France practically did not manufacture small gauges. This one, bearing an inventory mark, was probably used as a “ration pitcher” in a religious or hospital community.
Bibliography:
"Les étainiers du Haut-Escaut, Cambrai, Valenciennes, Tournai" by Pierre Briffaut
"Pewter pitchers from the north of France" Article by JC Commenchal in the magazine ABC Décor, No. 210-211 of June 1982

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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.
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