Large Pewter "à La Cardinal" Dish - Neuchâtel, 17th Century

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Large ROUND PLATTER in pewter with a wide plain wing called "à la cardinal", entirely forged.
Master's mark attributed to Jacques HENZELI received master in 1663: crowned hammer / two stars / IH (In second hypothesis, Jonas HUGUENOD received master in 1677, is plausible)
Diameter: 44.2 cm.
NEUENBURG (NEUCHÄTEL), SWITZERLAND, Last third of the 17th century

In excellent condition and of very good quality; its large size gives it a beautiful decorative presence.
This form called "à la cardinal" with a wide wing was imported from Italy under the influence of Cardinal Mazarini and also recalls the shape of the shallow, wide-brimmed hats of certain cardinals of the time,
The forging phase took place after the casting. The aim was to bring the metal molecules together by hammering all or part of the surface of the reverse of the dish, to obtain greater rigidity. This work remains apparent by its concentric circles of friezes of facets left by the hammer.
Bibliography: "Die Zinnegiesser der Schweiz und ihre Marken" by Schneider and Kneuss, ref.978 and 981.

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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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IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
BIC: CMCIFRPP

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