Pewter Supporter - Paris, 19th Century

Pewter SUPPORTER with screwed lid with vertical ring, complete with its internal shutter. Size No. 2.
Hallmark of Alphonse PERRAULT: sun / clouds / AP / A .P. Active from 1847 to 1883
Mark of the Universal Exhibition.
Height: 18.4cm.
PARIS, 19th century

Utensil used to cook food in a bain-marie; the indentations at the base allowed air to escape during cooking, thus preventing the lift from tipping over. This object is often incorrectly called "dinner holder".
Bibliography:
"Medical and pharmaceutical pewter" by Father Paul Bidault and Jean Lepart
"Illustrated history of medical pewter" by Dr. Claude Renner

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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.

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Non-French-speaking buyers: exclusively by email.

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