Pewter Liturgical Box - Lyon (?), 16th Century

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HOLY OIL BOX in rectangular pewter, domed lid topped with a trefoil cross supported by two volutes; it rests on four palmette-shaped feet and is decorated with human masks with foliage scrolls.
Dimensions: 13.5 x 6.5 x 12 cm.
LYON (?), second half of the 16th century

The bottles are missing, but this object is extremely rare and early in its period, known in only a few examples, one of which is reproduced in "Schönes Zinn" by Ludwig Mory, pl.46

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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.
Sending to the whole world in "Colissimo" recommended. With insurance on request. To know the shipping costs to Europe or the whole World, click on "Buy online" and select your country, or contact me by email.

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Non-French-speaking buyers: exclusively by email.

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