Rare Small Pewter Alcohol Pitcher - Rouen, 18th Century

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Rare small baluster-shaped alcohol PITCHER, oblique straight foot and flared neck, fitted with a "stick" thumb.
Gauging hallmarks:
1° - small lily / PH. (initiales du jaugeur-contrôleur)
2° - L.(-). (initiales du jaugeur-contrôleur)
Stamped property mark: 2 roses / PLC
Height: 12.2 cm.
ROUEN, 18th century.

In very good condition.
These pitchers, when used in places open to the public, had to be tested periodically by the controllers-gaugers who checked that the pitcher offered "good measure" to the consumer and affixed a hallmark.
These little measures are rare, partly because they were used to measure alcohols that were less consumed than wine and partly because of their small size which predisposed them to their loss...
Bibliography:
"Les étains normands" by Jean-Claude Commenchal, a copy of which will be offered to the purchaser:
"Les pichets d'étain" by Charles Boucaud

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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.
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