Pewter Wine Pitcher - Besançon, 18th Century.

MY PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE FOR METROPOLITAN FRANCE

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Elegant baluster-shaped pewter PITCHER with a flared foot, quarter-round goblet and thumb with two buds.
1° - Countermark CG, inside the handle, of Claude 1st GONELLE received master in 1737.
2° - Countermark on the inside bottom with the city's coat of arms: single-headed eagle with columns.
Height: 26 cm.
BESANÇON, Mid-18th century

Good condition - A small impection of the original solder in the middle part of the belly is located by an arrow on one of the pictures.
These pitchers were the wine measures of the Ancien Régime. Those used in public places, inns, drinking establishments, etc., had to be checked periodically by the controller-gauger who affixed a stamp indicating that the pitcher offered "good measure" to the consumer.
Bibliography:
"Les pichets d'étain" by Charles Boucaud

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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

SHIPPING

Shipment to France by “Colissimo” or « Mondial Relay » tracked within a maximum of 48 hours. With recommendation and insurance on request. Postal transport is offered to metropolitan France.
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