French Burgundy Silver Wine Taster Tastevin
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling: Pre 1930: Item # 1369251
Directory: Vintage Arts: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling: Pre 1930: Item # 1369251
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An elegant second standard (800/1000 pure silver) French tastevin. Rather than the typical "perles" and fluted "godrons", the bowl of this tastevin is decorated with repousse grape leaves and berries in the 18th century style. This treatment is the classic Dijonais interpretation of the form. The handle is in the tradition form of two entwined snakes grasping an apple in their mouths, thought to remind drinkers of temptation and sin. The tastevin is fully hallmarked and has an unidentified maker's mark (EE with a plumb bob).
An elegant second standard (800/1000 pure silver) French tastevin. Rather than the typical "perles" and fluted "godrons", the bowl of this tastevin is decorated with repousse grape leaves and berries in the 18th century style. This treatment is the classic Dijonais interpretation of the form. The handle is in the tradition form of two entwined snakes grasping an apple in their mouths, thought to remind drinkers of temptation and sin. The tastevin is fully hallmarked and has an unidentified maker's mark (EE with a plumb bob).
- France, ca. 1925
- Condition: excellent, sharp detail, a small porosity blemish (1/4") under the rim on one side
- Dimensions: 3-1/4" x 4-3/16" x 1"
- Weight: 55.7 grams
