Pewter Wine Pitcher - Bordeaux, Circa 1700

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Pewter wine pitcher with a shoulder shape, truncated cone body, short foot and quarter-round goblet, fitted with a tassel thumb.
Marks:
- On the lid :  incompletely legible hallmark of Jacques COSTES received master around 1670.: crowned heart / garland / IC. 
- Under the lid : Countermark with the crowned initials I.(-), made incompletely legible by the striking of the hallmark above. It could be that of Jacques COSTES creator of his own mold
Height: 24.3 cm.
BORDEAUX, Circa 1700

Rare, in perfect condition, of good quality and early period.
Jacques COSTES died in 1694, his widow continued the activity until 1711
Bibliography: "Pewters and master tin potters - Bordeaux, 1600-1900" by Philippe 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.
Sending to the whole world in "Colissimo" recommended. With insurance on request. To know the shipping costs to Europe or the whole World, click on "Buy online" and select your country, or contact me by email.

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