Stoneware Pitcher - Westerwald (?), 18th Century

PITCHER in stoneware with gray glaze and decoration in light relief of twisted motifs composed of triangles and friezes of bunches of grapes.
Pewter lid with the mark of an unidentified master: crowned hammer / ILB
Height: 29 cm
WESTERWALD, 18th century

Small cooking slot in the middle part of the handle
The earthenware makers removed the pewter accessories from their productions (lids, hoops, ... etc) by master tin potters, often geographically close. When these hallmarks are identified, they give an indication or confirmation of provenance.
Bibliography: “Historische Trinkgefässe” Important sales catalog by Johannes Vogt Auktionen from May 2009.

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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

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SHIPPING

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