Le Vermicelier (italian Pasta Maker) - 18th Century

Original steel engraving with burin and watermarked laid paper. From the Encyclopédie méthodique, known as "PANCKOUKE" published in 1782 by Charles-Joseph PANCKOUKE, then by his widow. Engraved by BENARD Robert, (French - 1734/??). The VERMICELIER is the manufacturer of fresh pasta that Italians love. It is the smallest pasta from Italy. The name "vermicelli" comes from its resemblance to the small whitish worms. Hand-watercolored. Dimensions: Height 39 cm - Width 32.5 cm - Width of the baguette: 2.7 cm,Condition(s): PERFECT CONDITION,Era: 18th century (Circa 1785),Framing: CURRENT - Aged gold bevel - Marie-Louise in ecru wild silk - Wooden baguette, aged water gilding.PAYMENT and TRANSPORTPAYMENTS ACCEPTED BANK TRANSFER / PAYPAL / BANK TRANSFER / CB online or by CHECK.PARCELS WILL BE POSTED WITHIN 4 DAYS. GROUPED SHIPPING POSSIBLE IN CASE OF PURCHASE OF MULTIPLE ITEMS.