Pewter Dinner Stand - Avallon, 18th Century

Pewter truncated conical DINNER HOLDER with quarter-round groove, dangling handle with rosettes and lid with central grip.
Hallmark of Etienne SERGENT received master in 1769: crowned hammer / ES / 1769.
Control hallmark: C crowned / AVALLON.
Height at edge: 12.3 cm.
AVALLON (Bourgogne, Last third of the 18th century

Very good condition
Bibliography: “Pewter pottery in Burgundy” by Roger Verdier and Daniel Allix
This object was used by shepherds and field workers, day laborers, etc. There were several sizes, the number of which varies according to the production centers, from 4 to 6. The shapes of these dinner holders are variable, they are tapered in Burgundy, apple-shaped in Ile-de-France, flared in Anjou .. the fasteners handles, depending on the region, feature heads of cherubs, rosettes, florets, human masks, etc.


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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 almost 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

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