Dinner Carrier - Ile-de-france, 19th Century

Pewter apple-shaped DINNER HOLDER with hilly lid and dangling handle with rosettes.
Height: 14.8cm.
ILE-DE-FRANCE, first half of the 19th century

Good condition
This object was used by shepherds and field workers, day laborers, etc. There were several sizes, the number of which varies according to the production centers, from 4 to 6. The shapes of these dinner holders are variable, they are tapered in Burgundy, apple-shaped in Ile-de-France, flared in Anjou .. the fasteners handles, depending on the region, feature heads of cherubs, rosettes, florets, human masks, etc.

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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 almost 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” 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.

ASK A QUESTION

French-speaking buyers: by phone or email.
Non-French-speaking buyers: exclusively by email.

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