Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Sommeliers and winemakers used the cup with its shiny surface, facets and convex bottom, to be able to see through the wine in dim cellars.
This is a fine heavy twist fluted and reverse punched beaded tastevin, without personal engraving, and with thumb rest to ring handle.
3.5 inches in diameter includes handle, or 2.6 inches without handle. 1 inch high, and weighs 50 grams.
Wonderful for the collector of small silver objects or the wine connoisseur. A great talking point for a wine tasting party!
Hallmarked to all parts, and in very good condition.
Serpentine Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
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19thc French 1st Standard Solid Silver Wine Taster or Tastevin.
