Pewter Wine Pitcher - Paris, 18th Century

PICHET in pewter, with shoulder, high plinth foot, straight cup and thumbscrew with molded crest.
Hallmarking:
1° - Gauging: arms of Paris / 1732.
2° - Control at the nave (poorly affixed).
3° - Hallmark of Pierre Servais CAGNY received master in 1784: hammer crowned with a bird / (P).SC / P.
Height: 19.5 cm.
PARIS, End of the 18th century

Good condition, a few scratches are noted.
Note that this 1732 vintage gauge is still used at the end of the century.
The aim of checking the gauging of the pitchers was to check whether the pitcher complied with regulations and was suitable for service in order to ensure “Good measure” to the consumer.
It is not uncommon to note that for example the bottom could be forced and made concave by a consumer to slightly increase the capacity, or conversely made convex by the owner of the drinking establishment to reduce the capacity...
Bibliography: “ Etains de Paris” by Ph. Boucaud and M. Schonn

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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
- 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.
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