"Pitcher Cider Earthenware Nevers Patronymic Saint Bishop Boequer XVII"
Large Nevers earthenware cider pitcher, decorated with a holy bishop holding his crozier in a countryside landscape, with a monk kneeling under a tree in front of a crucifix, a house in the background and a dove in the sky , marked "Allexandre François Boequer", vintage late seventeenth-early eighteenth centuries. This pitcher is in its own juice and will be restored. All the upper part (collar) was broken then restored (badly). A note: accidents and breaks in the neck, some égrenures on the handle, scratches and wear of time on the body, look at the photos. Dimensions Max. approx. 16 cm Height 30,5 cm Width with handle 21 cm Reference: 500 570 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com