Pewter Water Pitcher - Versailles, 18th Century

A pewter water jug in the shape of a baluster with a stepped foot, a flared rim, and a molded neck. It has a caterpillar handle, a thumb rest, and a rolled base.
Marked by Augustin Loir : hammer / (sun) / A.L / P (P for Paris).
Height: 19.5 cm.
VERSAILLES, mid-18th century.

This master craftsman, admitted to Paris in 1716, settled in Versailles in 1718 and continued to use his Parisian hallmark.
Given the absence of a control mark, this water jug was most likely made in central Versailles, for which we have never found any control marks.
In very good condition and of very high quality.
Bibliography:
"Pewter and Master Pewterers of Paris - 1643-1791" by Philippe Boucaud.
"Pewter Pottery in France" in 6 volumes, by Roger Verdier.

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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

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