Pewter Wine Pitcher - Toulouse, 18th Century

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Pewter wine pitcher in a baluster shape with a straight and slanted base and spout, a raised flat-topped lid, and a thumb rest with tassels.
Hallmark: Crowned CC / 1709 / TOL (for Toulouse).
Height: 21.9 cm.
TOULOUSE, 18th century

In very good condition and of rare provenance. The design of pitchers from this workshop, with their raised, flat-topped lids, is clearly of medieval inspiration, a style frequently seen in the 16th and 17th centuries and, exceptionally, in the 18th century
In Toulouse, the royal edict of 1691 regulating quality control was not enforced, and this hallmark from 1709 was never updated and remained in use for much of the century. It therefore does not allow for the precise dating of objects bearing it.
I would like to note in passing that these “pichetrs” were the wine measures used during the Ancien Régime. The capacity of those used in public places—taverns and various drinking establishments—had to be verified by inspectors appointed by royal or ecclesiastical authorities.
Bibliography: *Les pichets d’étain* by Charles Boucaud—1959.

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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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IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
BIC: CMCIFRPP

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