Pewter Wine Pitcher - Caudebec-en-caux, 18th Century

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Pewter pitcher with a stepped shoulder, flared base, straight-sided cup, and thumbhole with tassels.
Hallmark: Crowned C / (CA)VDEBEC / (1691 or 1701).
Heavily worn hallmark of Pierre DELAMARE, who became a master craftsman in the early 18th century.
Calibration hallmark featuring a lily.
Height: 19.5 cm.
CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX, first half of the 18th century

Of rare provenance, in very good condition.
It is worth noting that these pitchers served as wine measures during the Ancien Régime.
The capacity of those used in inns, taverns, etc., was supposed to be periodically inspected by royal or ecclesiastical authorities to ensure “fair measure” for the consumer, but in fact, these regulations were rarely enforced, and pitchers bearing calibration marks are quite rare.
Bibliography: “Les étains normands” by Jean-Claude Commenchal, available for purchase at this gallery

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GUARANTEE

Former professor at IDETH (Institute for Technical and Historical Studies of Art Objects)
Former professor at the EAC (School of Art and Communication)
Former member of the UFE (French Union of Experts)

As an expert specializing in pewter for over 40 years, I guarantee the authenticity of the item described above. A detailed descriptive invoice accompanied by a photograph will be provided to the buyer upon request.

PAYMENT

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- By bank transfer payable to COMMENCHAL Jean-Claude
IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
BIC: CMCIFRPP

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