Pewter Creamer Syrup Flagon w/ Touchmarks / Lorenzo Della Bianca Acorns & Chain
Pewter Creamer Syrup Flagon w/ Touchmarks / Lorenzo Della Bianca Acorns & Chain
Antique pewter syrup, creamer or covered flagon with several touchmarks including the Wallas shield with 3 columns of stars (one column of 5 stars with a column of 4 stars on either side of that one), a letter "F" with a crown atop, and a circular mark bearing the hallmark of Lorenzo Della Bianca - also inside on the bottom, a fleur de lis
Della Bianca was the name of a renowned dynasty of pewterers based in Valais, Switzerland, with a workshop established there approximately 1863
Such an unusual and eye-catching piece with a heavy linked-chain handle and double acorns for the thumb grip atop the hinge as well as a beautifully heart-shaped lid
The tag found inside the pitcher / flagon that you see in the pics will be included
Very nice used antique condition exactly as shown
Approximate measurements (may vary slightly):
5 3/8" high to top of rosette thumb gripPlease look closely at the pictures; they are part of the description. We are describing what we see but you are the expert. If described as VINTAGE or ANTIQUE, it should never be expected to look like new. Color or image quality displayed on your device may not be exactly as the item appears in person, since each device has different display settings.
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