Volumetric Measure In Pewter - Caen, 19th Century
Artist: Mulot
Free shipping within mainland France via La Poste or Mondial Relay.
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Cylindrical pewter volumetric measure with an overhanging lid and straight thumb marker, measuring liters.
Marques :
1° - Imperial crown hallmark.
2° - A. MULOT hallmark, active from 1844: MULOT A CAEN 18(44).
Height: 21 cm.
CAEN (LOWER NORMANDY), Mid-19th century.
In perfect condition.
The metric system was established in December 1799. However, it took several decades to become established due to resistance to change from users, but little by little these uniform cylindrical measures eventually replaced the jugs which, it is true, presented a variety of interesting shapes characteristic of their place of manufacture, but also an infinite number of different measurements from one town to another and often even from one village to another, however close they might be. This significantly complicated trade.
These measurements of the Metric System had to be checked annually by an agent of the Weights and Measures Service in order to ensure "good measurement" to the consumer.
A fun little detail: This 1799 law has never been repealed, and you could still today ask the café or restaurant owner to check the contents of your wine glass with these measures that gauge from centiliters to double liters... Something I highly recommend!
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Visit my website: http://www.commenchal-expert-etains.com
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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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Cylindrical pewter volumetric measure with an overhanging lid and straight thumb marker, measuring liters.
Marques :
1° - Imperial crown hallmark.
2° - A. MULOT hallmark, active from 1844: MULOT A CAEN 18(44).
Height: 21 cm.
CAEN (LOWER NORMANDY), Mid-19th century.
In perfect condition.
The metric system was established in December 1799. However, it took several decades to become established due to resistance to change from users, but little by little these uniform cylindrical measures eventually replaced the jugs which, it is true, presented a variety of interesting shapes characteristic of their place of manufacture, but also an infinite number of different measurements from one town to another and often even from one village to another, however close they might be. This significantly complicated trade.
These measurements of the Metric System had to be checked annually by an agent of the Weights and Measures Service in order to ensure "good measurement" to the consumer.
A fun little detail: This 1799 law has never been repealed, and you could still today ask the café or restaurant owner to check the contents of your wine glass with these measures that gauge from centiliters to double liters... Something I highly recommend!
*******************
Visit my website: http://www.commenchal-expert-etains.com
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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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55 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Tin
Reference (ID): 1658335
Availability: In stock
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