Pewter Armored Pitcher - Schaffhouse, 17th Century

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Truncated cone-shaped pewter PITCHER with flared base, spout depicting a bearded man's head, flat-topped lid and palmette thumb. It is finely engraved with a large armorial motif accompanied by the patronymic mention: HANS GEORG SCHALCH.
Height: 22 cm.
SHAFFHOUSE (?) (SHAFFAHAUSEN) or nearby region, Mid-17th century

In very good condition and beautiful old semi-dark marbled patina.
Some slight impacts are reported.
Hans Georg Schalch, born in 1609 and died in 1686, in Schaffhausen. He was successively tutor, priest of Buch, priest and dean of Schaffhausen and Münster, and finally antistès. The coat of arms is plausibly that of the Schalch family
Comparative bibliography:
"Die Zinngiesser der Schweiz und ihre Marken" by Schneider and Kneuss
"Zinn" by Hanns-Ulrich Haedeke

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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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