BAR-SUR-AUBE Pair of pewter CIMARRES of baluster form with high pedestal, long neck, quarter-round beaker and spinner lid, tasselled poucier; fitted with a fixed handle and a swinging handle in brace with attachments featuring collared human masks. Marked by Louis TISSET on one of them, received master circa 1750: marteau / L.T / BAR SUR AUBE. Height: 25.8 cm. Second half of the 18th century In very good condition. Probably never scoured

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