Carved Stone Tithes - Control Measure Or Tax Payment - 18th Century

Tithe Stone – Period at least 18th century

We offer you this rare square-shaped tithe stone with rounded sides, with carved grips in the corners to facilitate its handling.

This stone measuring instrument was used during the collection of tithes, an ecclesiastical tax established by Charlemagne in 779 and maintained in France until the Revolution.

Used to quantify the products collected or to control the containers for traders (pots, bushels, baskets), this stone acted as a standard, guaranteeing a fair measurement.

Its patina and wear testify to its authenticity and its use over the centuries.

This stone has remains of ornamental motifs carved on the four sides, including:

- A fleur-de-lis,
- A coat of arms, probably of noble or ecclesiastical origin,
- A pattée style cross,
- An even more eroded element which could evoke a head or another symbol.

Period: minimum 18th century
Condition: very worn and small losses (see photos)

Dimensions:

Height: 10.5 cm
Width: 19 cm
Weight: 5.9 kg

A beautiful historical object for collectors or lovers of rare pieces of rural heritage.



- General conditions of sale -

    If possible, Payment should be made (+ or -) 2/3 days after the order.

     1st - 4 - Types of Payment accepted:(+ Transport-packaging costs depending on the area).

(1) - PAYPAL:Simple, Fast, Guarantee and insurance.
(2) - TRANSFER: Iban Bank: BPS FR76 1660 7002 7109 3346 0201 534. (recommend)
(3) - CHECK: Only French: ANTIQUE DEALER David SEGALA  3 Rue Fontanilles Bat f6 48000 MENDE-Occitanie. 
(4) - CASH: Advisor by hand, shipments are always at your own risk, we will not accept any complaints.

      - 5 packaging costs + transport :
(a) France : € 35
(b)  EU Union, Switzerland : €40
(c) Eastern Europe (outside the EU and Switzerland), Norway, Maghreb : €45
(d)  Africa excluding Maghreb, Canada, United States, Near and Middle East : €50
(e)  Asia, Oceania, Rest of the World : €55

     2nd - 2 types of Shipping-Delivery possible:

1st) - By Carriers: Colissino, Edet...(always with Tracking Number)
         (The packages are always packaged by me (with Care and Overprotection),(possibility on pallet “and or” crate) and entrusted to the carrier at(+ or -) 3/4 working days after payment into my account of the total with costs, Any customs duties requested by the country from the customer upon arrival are due by the buyer.

2nd) - 3 Possibilities of personal delivery subject to collection in full or payment of Deposit.
         (issue of an essential receipt by return email and must be given upon delivery or collection).

(1) - Welcome you with joy to MENDE in LOZERE-Occitanie-France for a little stroll and collect your property (no fees).

(2) - For Merchants only I am on the Inter-Nations-Professional Bimonthly Unpackings of CIPOLAT-S.A. in Monptellier Parcs des Expositions HALL-B4 STAND-5315/16. (Items can be collected from my stand 5315/16 before noon) no charge.

(3) - Possibility of possible delivery: by us in France and neighboring countries on request and delivery of movable objects in person, only for important and very fragile pieces. (and according to our availability and payment in full and in advance: price + transport).

       - Possible Discount: Discountgranted to the Good customer or for a lot: on request by SMS message: 0680322750 or email:  segala.david.antiquaire48000@orange.fr 

I answer all requests, (Check your MAILS).

                                  Yours sincerely David SEGALA