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All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Continental : Pre 1800 item #1485719
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$750.00
A rare French silver (950/1000 pure silver) tastevin from the reign of Louis XVI. This classic example features a classic design of angled “godrons” (grooves) accented with raised “perles” (pearls). The lack of deeply recessed “cupules” suggests that this wine taster was specifically intended for use with white wines. The center of the bottom has the expected tiny lathe mark where the vessel was raised from a solid block of silver. The handle is formed as a coiled snake in the traditional manner. The edge is engraved with the name of the original owner, Monsieur Robert. The tastevin bears the charge and discharge marks for Paris (1789) and an illegible master’s mark.
  • Origin: France, 1789
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 3-1/16” x 3-7/8”
  • Weight: 72.9 grams
All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #21807
Kensington House Antiques
$125.00
Terrific pair of sterling silver sugar tongs dating to the reign of George III. The design (made by cutting reflective facets in the silver) is very nicely executed on this quality piece, and unlike many Georgian tongs, these are quite heavy.

The tongs are marked with the lion passant and the script hallmark "GS" for George Smith, entered in London in 1782. Since the tongs bear no other marks, they were probably made to order and the duty was never paid.

No monogram and in excellent condition. 5-5/8" long.

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1800 item #72215
Kensington House Antiques
$125.00
Gilt George III sterling silver serving spoon with gadrooned edges and a beautifully scalloped bowl. Spoons that are completely gilt are quite rare. The reverse is hallmarked for London, 1784. The maker’s mark is barely visible and is illegible.

Condition: excellent, no monogram. Size: 8-7/8” long.