Victorian French Sterling Silver Tastevin Wine Taster
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Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Continental: Pre 1920: Item # 1406216
Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Continental: Pre 1920: Item # 1406216
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An elegant classic-style French silver tastevin of traditional form. The bowl is decorated with raised "perles", concave "cupules" and elongated "godrons" for assessing the depth of color in both red and white wines. The curved sides help concentrate the aroma, so only a very small amount of wine has to be poured to judge quality. The looped handle allows the tastevin to be worn suspended from a chain. Tastevins with round thumbpieces are generally from the Paris region. The handle is marked for first standard silver (950/1000 pure silver) and also has partially obscured master silversmith's mark.
An elegant classic-style French silver tastevin of traditional form. The bowl is decorated with raised "perles", concave "cupules" and elongated "godrons" for assessing the depth of color in both red and white wines. The curved sides help concentrate the aroma, so only a very small amount of wine has to be poured to judge quality. The looped handle allows the tastevin to be worn suspended from a chain. Tastevins with round thumbpieces are generally from the Paris region. The handle is marked for first standard silver (950/1000 pure silver) and also has partially obscured master silversmith's mark.
- Origin: France, ca. 1900.
- Dimensions: 2 11/16" diameter (excluding handle).
- Weight: 37.0 grams.
- Excellent condition; two small dings on bottom, mostly hidden by the design and two very small (1/16") dings on the upper rim.
