Rare Pewter Water Jug - Alsace, 18th Century

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AQUAMANILE (also known as a washbasin, water pitcher, or oscillating fountain) made of pewter in a lenticular shape with a flared rim and two side spouts featuring stylized bird heads, equipped with a swinging wrought-iron bracket complete with its eyelet.
Width: 31.6 cm. Height to the rim: 11.5 cm.
ALSACE (Haguenau?), first half of the 18th century

The object is in good condition; however, a small local repair at the base—virtually invisible from the outside—is noted.
Usually made of cast bronze or brass this extremely rare pewter aquamanile is identical in every respect to another example bearing the hallmark of an Alsatian master attributed to Johannes Andreas Reichmann, a master craftsman in Haguenau, sold for €3,100 on June 12, 2005, by Maître Bisman in Rouen, assisted by Jean-Claude Commenchal, expert.
Another example is reproduced in “Tin door de eeuwen” by A.J.G. Verster.

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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 nearly 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

- 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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