Early 19th C. French Provincial Silver Wine Taster or Taste Vin, Circa 1820

Name: Early 19th C. French Provincial Silver Wine Taster or Taste Vin, Circa 1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA970029
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Julie Cartwright Antiques

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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Physical Dimensions

Height

2.5cm (0.98")

Width

7cm (2.76")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA970029

Dealers Internal Reference

MARS89

Description

fig 1. EARLY 19TH C. FRENCH PROVINCIAL SILVER WINE TASTER OR TASTE VIN, CIRCA 1820 — fig 1. Early 19th C. French Provincial Silver Wine Taster or Taste Vin, Circa 1820

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.