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Large pewter dish, Bergerac early 18th century
Presence of two hallmarks, including the control hallmark imposed by
imposed by Louis XIV in 1657 and compulsory from 1691, which required a circular punch bearing
the name of the town, the letter C or F ("common" or "fine" pewter) and the date 1691.
Here we're talking about a master potter from "Bergerac" in the southwest of France, now the Dordogne.
Most probably David Grades, master of Bergerac circa 1700
Diameter: 35.7 cm
Common pewter was reserved for tableware, and contains a fairly high proportion of lead
proportion of lead (10 to 20%) (unlike fine 10%).
Partial wear from use, good overall condition
Rare piece
All deliveries, careful shipment with insurance
Ref: A5ZCQVZGE8