Pewter Flour Canister - Besançon, 18th Century

Pewter flour jar with an ovoid shape and a molded pedestal and a flat lid with a rectangular grip. It has two flat side handles. Hallmarked on the ears and the grip:
1°- Hallmark of Claude 1st VARIN, received as master in 1708: crowned hammer / 1708 / CV
2°- Control hallmark with the city's coat of arms: spread eagle with columns / COMMVN.
3°- Founder's countermark on the interior background showing the city's coat of arms: eagle spread over the columns.
Height: 29 cm
BESANCON, First half of the 18th century

In very good condition, a repair is however reported on the lid and highlighted on one of the photos
The object is presented in natural patina; it can, at the buyer's request, be restored to its original shine by mechanical or manual cleaning.
Rare object characteristic of the Besançon production

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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.

ASK A QUESTION

French-speaking buyers: by phone or email.
Non-French-speaking buyers: exclusively by email.

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