Description
This rare and exquisite early 19th Century French provincial silver "tastevin" or wine taster dates circa 1820. It is of shallow circular form with trailing fruiting vine decorations and snake ring handle. Both base and side hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
Head of Socrates, also known as "Le vieillard" , for silver items hallmarked between 1819 and 1938. Located on the side, a little faint but identifiable.
Maker's marks in lozenge, partially erased.
Provincial mark with silver fineness of 2 (800)
Dimensions and Weight:
Diameter: 7cm / 3 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Weight: 2.5 oz / 75 g
Condition:
Good.
Some unevenness commensurate with age.
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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
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Internal Ref: MARS89
Dimensions
Height = 2.5 cm (1")
Width = 7 cm (3")
Depth = 7 cm (3")
EARLY 19TH C. FRENCH PROVINCIAL SILVER WINE TASTER OR TASTE VIN, CIRCA 1820
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
MARS89
Description
This rare and exquisite early 19th Century French provincial silver "tastevin" or wine taster dates circa 1820. It is of shallow circular form with trailing fruiting vine decorations and snake ring handle. Both base and side hallmarked.
Hallmarks:
Head of Socrates, also known as "Le vieillard" , for silver items hallmarked between 1819 and 1938. Located on the side, a little faint but identifiable.
Maker's marks in lozenge, partially erased.
Provincial mark with silver fineness of 2 (800)
Dimensions and Weight:
Diameter: 7cm / 3 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
Weight: 2.5 oz / 75 g
Condition:
Good.
Some unevenness commensurate with age.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.
Internal Ref: MARS89
Dimensions
Height = 2.5 cm (1")
Width = 7 cm (3")
Depth = 7 cm (3")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.