Rare Pewter Plate With Coat Of Arms - Rodez, Late 18th Century

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Large and rare rectangular pewter platter, hammer-forged, with chamfered corners and a rim decorated with a gadrooned molding applied by soldering. The forging marks are visible on the reverse, as well as tool marks at the fold between the rim and the butt.
The rim is finely engraved with an alliance coat of arms featuring a plumed helmet:
"Sinister: Argent, a chevron gules between two mullets or, and in base a lamb passant of the same.
Dexter: Azure, three helmets argent arranged 2 and 1."
Hallmark of Jean LANTI: crowned hammer / I. LANTI.
Hallmark used by Joseph LANTI: FIN in a rectangular cartouche (with an inverted N).
Dimensions: 29.5 x 47 cm.
RODEZ, Late 18th century.

Rare serving platter, in very good condition and of fine quality in both finish and material; however, some local consolidation at the junction of the rim and the bulge is noted.
Colored arrows on some photographs indicate certain details mentioned in the description above.
Bibliography: "Pewters and Pewter Masters – Béarn, Gascony, Guyenne, Rouergue / 1600-1900"

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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

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