Beautiful Pewter Ewer - Paris, 18th Century

Pewter ewer in baluster shape with flared scrolled throat, gadrooned pedestal; equipped with a spring handle, thumb rest and track. It is very finely engraved "with trembling" of architecture, birds, a flower vase, a grape harvester, accompanied by flowers and foliage scrolls.
Hallmarking of Louis Toussaint BARDEL received master in 1705:
1°- crowned flight and bar / LTB / P.
2°- ETIN FIN / LT BARDEL / sun / flight / stars / bar / lily / 1715.
3°- Control hallmark: crowned lily / FG / P used between 1726 to 1732.
Height: 24.8 cm.
PARIS, Early 18th century

Rare, superb and well marked... flagship of a collection.
This very elegant type of ewer was adopted by goldsmiths, glassmakers, earthenware makers, and earthenware potters of great importance. part of Western Europe.
Bibliography:
“The pewters of Paris” by Ph. Boucaud and M.Schonn
“French pewters of the 17th and 18th centuries” by BA Douroff
“Pewter pottery in Burgundy” by Roger Verdier and Daniel Allix
“Pewter pottery in France” by Roger Verdier


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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 more 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
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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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