Pewter Wine Pitcher - Le Mans, 19th Century

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Baluster-shaped pewter wine pitcher with flared foot, quarter-round throat, acorn-shaped thumb rest, molded tongue and pin. Hallmark of François MARTIN, active since 1838: ETAIN FIN / natural pink flower/ MARTIN AU MANS.
Height: 23 cm.
LE MANS, Mid-19th century

In an exceptionally fresh condition and of very good quality of material and finish.
This measure with a generous belly is characteristic of the examples of this center and of Maine In principle this pitcher dated after the establishment of the Metric System should no longer be used because the gauge of the Ancien Régime had become obsolete, but in most regions, these "ancestors" continued to be used for measuring wine several decades after 1802. Bibliography:
"Les pichets d'étain" by Charles Boucaud
"Les étains du Mans" by Abbé Paul Bidault

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GUARANTEE

As a former professor at IDETH (Institute for Technical and Historical Studies of the Art Object)
As a former professor at EAC (School of Art and Communication)
As a former member of the UFE (French Union of Experts)

As a pewter expert for over 40 years, I guarantee the authenticity of the object described above. A detailed descriptive invoice with a photograph will be provided to the buyer upon 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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