Pewter Dinner Carrier - Avallon, 18th Century

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Pewter DINNER CARRIER in a truncated cone shape with a quarter-round groove, and its nippled lid with a central grip. Swinging handle with rectangular attachments.
Clear hallmark of Etienne SERGENT received as a master in 1769: SERGENT AVALLON.
Control mark: Crowned C / AVALLON.
Height at the throat: 11 cm.
AVALLON (Burgundy), End of the 18th century

Very good condition
Bibliography: "Pewter pottery in Burgundy" by Roger Verdier and Daniel Allix
This object was used by shepherds and field workers, day laborers, etc. There were several sizes, the number of which varied depending on the production centres, from 4 to 6. The shapes of these dinner holders varied, they were truncated in Burgundy, pomiform in Ile-de-France, flared in Anjou, etc.; the attachments of the handles, depending on the region, feature cherub heads, rosettes, fleurons, 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 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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