Pewter Cimarre - Joinville Or Montbard, 18th Century
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An elegant, large CIMARRE pewter vessel in a baluster shape with a tall pedestal, a quarter-round cup, a domed lid with a spinning top design, and a thumb rest with tassels, featuring a fixed handle and a curved, arch-shaped dangling handle.
Listed master’s hallmark—though here incompletely struck and worn—of Philibert LESPINETTE, who became a master around 1680: a crowned hammer / (P).(L).N.
On the outer bottom, the hallmark—which most likely included a royal symbol—was deliberately defaced during the Revolutionary period.
Height: 28.8 cm.
JOINVILLE or MONTBARD, late 17th century.
In very fine condition
This master silversmith was active in both of these centers, and the illegible hallmark therefore does not allow us to determine which one produced this wine server.
Cimarres were produced primarily in Champagne; however, we have found a few examples in Île-de-France and Franche-Comté. They were used for serving wine at the table when one wished to show special honor to one’s guests.
The one presented here was cast using the longitudinal casting technique, which was in use until around the 1700s. Indeed, on the inside, one can see the two vertical welds where the two symmetrical halves were separated from the mold—which consisted of two shells—as well as the small plug at the bottom that seals the hole left by the central axis of the casting. Then, at the very beginning of the 18th century, master craftsmen abandoned this technique and adopted the radial casting method.
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Website: www.commenchal-expert-etains.com
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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)
Jean-Claude COMMENCHAL guarantees the authenticity of the object described above.
A detailed descriptive invoice including a photograph will be provided to the buyer upon request.
PAYMENT
- BY FRENCH CHECK PAYABLE TO COMMENCHAL JEAN-CLAUDE
- BY BANK TRANSFER PAYABLE TO JEAN-CLAUDE COMMENCHAL
IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
BIC: CMCIFRPP
SHIPPING
Shipped to France via “Colissimo” or “Mondial Relay” within a maximum of 48 hours. Registered mail and insurance available upon request. Postal shipping is free to mainland France.
Shipped worldwide via registered “Colissimo.” Insurance available upon request.
To find out shipping costs to Europe or worldwide, click “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: by email only
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An elegant, large CIMARRE pewter vessel in a baluster shape with a tall pedestal, a quarter-round cup, a domed lid with a spinning top design, and a thumb rest with tassels, featuring a fixed handle and a curved, arch-shaped dangling handle.
Listed master’s hallmark—though here incompletely struck and worn—of Philibert LESPINETTE, who became a master around 1680: a crowned hammer / (P).(L).N.
On the outer bottom, the hallmark—which most likely included a royal symbol—was deliberately defaced during the Revolutionary period.
Height: 28.8 cm.
JOINVILLE or MONTBARD, late 17th century.
In very fine condition
This master silversmith was active in both of these centers, and the illegible hallmark therefore does not allow us to determine which one produced this wine server.
Cimarres were produced primarily in Champagne; however, we have found a few examples in Île-de-France and Franche-Comté. They were used for serving wine at the table when one wished to show special honor to one’s guests.
The one presented here was cast using the longitudinal casting technique, which was in use until around the 1700s. Indeed, on the inside, one can see the two vertical welds where the two symmetrical halves were separated from the mold—which consisted of two shells—as well as the small plug at the bottom that seals the hole left by the central axis of the casting. Then, at the very beginning of the 18th century, master craftsmen abandoned this technique and adopted the radial casting method.
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Website: www.commenchal-expert-etains.com
**************
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)
Jean-Claude COMMENCHAL guarantees the authenticity of the object described above.
A detailed descriptive invoice including a photograph will be provided to the buyer upon request.
PAYMENT
- BY FRENCH CHECK PAYABLE TO COMMENCHAL JEAN-CLAUDE
- BY BANK TRANSFER PAYABLE TO JEAN-CLAUDE COMMENCHAL
IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
BIC: CMCIFRPP
SHIPPING
Shipped to France via “Colissimo” or “Mondial Relay” within a maximum of 48 hours. Registered mail and insurance available upon request. Postal shipping is free to mainland France.
Shipped worldwide via registered “Colissimo.” Insurance available upon request.
To find out shipping costs to Europe or worldwide, click “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: by email only
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1 250 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Tin
Reference (ID): 1789984
Availability: In stock
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