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Parrod French Silver Tastevin Wine Taster browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Decorative Art:Metals:Silver:Continental: Pre 1900: item # 806007
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A very good first standard (950/1000 pure) silver small-size tastevin by the highly regarded Dijon silversmith Marc Parrod. This example retains the classic round shape with a convex bottom, but the usual gadrooning and bull’s-eyes are replaced by repoussé grape clusters alternating with bull’s-eyes. The convex center is detailed with a beaded border. Each grape cluster is accented with stylized vines. Parrod was particularly noted for this unique variation. The handle is in a rather unusual shape. Solid thumbpieces (“appui-puces”)are more often found on tastevins from Normandy or Paris. The shape of this particular thumbpiece has a very Medieval look. These smaller tastevins are less common than the larger ones. The bottom and handle are stamped with the Minerve and with the maker’s mark. Origin: Dijon, France, ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, a pinpoint ding to the bowl (the large thing in the middle of the bowl is the hallmark), no monograms, sharp detail. Size: 2-1/4” diameter (excluding handle). Weight: 26.0 grams. |
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