French Silver Tastevin

Description

Heading : French Silver Tastevin ( wine taster) c1990
Date : Has post 1994 Minerva mark
Origin : France
Decoration : The body has gadrooned and ringed decoration. The handle with two swans heads, with makers mark set between
Size :  Height 1.8cm, bowl 6.8cm and 8.5cm with handle
Condition : As new
Restoration : None
Weight :  37.8grams

The design and decoration of French wine tasters is seemingly unchanged for 200 years and more. We have established that the gadrooning/ fluting abobe the handle is intended to promote the aroma of the wine.

Please note this is 800 silver not 925