EARLY 19TH C. FRENCH PROVINCIAL SILVER WINE TASTER OR TASTE VIN, CIRCA 1840
Price
£295
| $395 USD | €350 EUR
Item Ref
OCT84
Description
This rare and exquisite early 19th Century French provincial silver "tastevin" or wine taster dates circa 1840. It is of shallow circular form with trailing fruiting vine decorations and snake ring handle. Both base and side hallmarked. Engraved with owner's name on the side of the bow, as was very often the case.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 on the handle, partially erased.
Dimensions and Weight:
Diameter: 8cm / 3.2 inches.
Height: 2.5cm / 1 inch.
lenghth: 10cm / 4.1 inches.
Weight: 2.5 oz / 75 g
Condition:
Very good.
Delivery:
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Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24
Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.
Postage USA (including US import duties): £40.00
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Internal Ref: OCT84
Dimensions
Height = 2.5 cm (1")Width = 7.5 cm (3")
Depth = 10 cm (4")
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