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4 Antique French Silver Wine Tasters, Boxed, Circa 1950 RARE An exceptional, RARE Presentation BOXED Set of 4 small Silver Wine Tasters, undoubedly a Special Private Order. Each Wine Taster has 2 French Silver Hallmarks including the Paris Silversmith, Deschamps Frères, 16, rue des Quatre-Fils, Paris, 3rd Arrondisement. Reference is the Dictionnaire des Poinçons d'Orfèvrerie which shows this Silversmith as having the 'Tête de Coq' as his Hallmark, which is on each of the 4 Wine Tasters. Unique is the double Finger Ring. Each Handmade Wine Taster is held by means of a wonderfully strong double Finger Ring and Thumb Rest. 2 Hallmarks clearly struck are on each Taster, see Photos.Struck. Dimensions, etc. are seen in the Larger Photo, by clicking on the Photo to the Left.CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding, considering its Age and its Use. |
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CHRISTOFLE Silver WINE TASTER, Circa 1940 Very fine, heavy Christofle SILVER Wine Taster made by the famous French CHRISTOFLE Silver Firm at a time when the quality of their work was outstanding. There are 3 clear French Christofle Silver Hallmarks under the Thumb Rest with the Christofle 'O Chess Knight C' + Christofle France + O Scales C'. The taster is 3.25" in diameter& 4 1/8 " to the end of the Thumb Rest and weighs approx. 70 grams. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply outstanding. No dents, nicks or repairs. Beware of Modern Copies. ***I sold an identical Example to 'The Elysian Restaurant' in London, England |
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'Timbale' or Large Goblet French Silver C.1930 Very Rare Example An Extraordinary, LARGE Timbale, Goblet. Beaker or Cup made by the 2 most illustrious Paris Silver Firms, CHRISTOFLE and CARDEILHAC. Fantastic for both Wine & Alcohols. Hand made in the finest massive French .950 quality Silver & Designed in the simplest form setting the GOBLET (Timbale in French) on a stepped Pedestal Base. Rare early French Silver Hallmarks for the Silversmiths which dates this to C. 1930. This Timbale is Heavy weighing about 95g. (3oz) + DIMENSIONS: 9cm high.. Hallmarked with French Silver Control Hallmark, Minerve #1 and that of both Silversmiths, CHRISTOFLE and CARDEILHAC. Please look at my Description on the larger photo. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional considering its Age and Use. Please, don't overlook this Goblet. |
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19th Century French Silver Wine Taster, by DUBOIS, 1867 A Lovely & Rare example by a well known and sought after Paris Silversmith, DUBOIS who became Maître Orfèvre in 1857. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Dimensions: 7,5 cm in Diameter x 10,0 cm Long from Thumb Rrest to the end of the Bowl. Very heavy gauge French .950 quality Silver, approx. 75 grams. One can look at hundreds of Wine Tasters just to find one like this. The Design and Form are Classic with discreet adjustments. The Bubbles are larger, the Waves are deeper, the Finger Ring is massive and the Size is Large. There are French Silver Hallmarks both for the Fench Control, being the French Minerve #1 and the Silversmith Halllmarks. PRICE on Request |
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19th Century Wine GOBLET, 'Timbale' Massive Silver C.1864, RARE An Extraordinary, Large Wine GOBLET, Beaker, Timbale or Cup made by the sought after Paris Silversmith, Roussel-Doutre, Eugène. Used both for Wine & Alcohols. Hand made in the finest French .950 quality in heavy gauge massive Silver. The 'Tulip' Shape is both unusual and Rare and the outstanding Quality of the work of the Silversmith is quickly evident. Rare early French Silver Hallmarks for the Silversmiths which dates this to C. 1864. Unlike the principal purpose of the Wine Taster, the Timbale is the forerunner of the Wine Goblet or Glass. When you hold a Timbale, it is fantastic in the hand and because it is Silver, it keeps the ambient temperature of the wine and is very, very practical as well as being more Decorative than Reidel wine glasses. Consider the cost of 1 crystal Reidel Bordeaux glass. This Timbale is Heavy weighing about 85g. (3oz) + DIMENSIONS: 8,50cm High.. Hallmarked with French Silver Control Hallmark, Minerve #1 on the outside just below the Rim and that of the Silversmith. Please look at my Description on the larger Photo. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional considering its Age and Use. |
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French Silver WINE TASTER by 'PARROD, Marc' Circa 1969 Lovely French Silver Wine Taster from Dijon France by well known Silversmith, Marc Parrod. The Quality is outstanding, Quadruple SILVER plated. It is Hallmarked on the outside of the Bowl with the Hallmark for the Silversmith in a Rectangle (see PHotos). The Taster is 3.0" in diameter & 4.0" to the end of the Thumb Rest & .75" Deep. It was handmade by the Parrod Workshops in Dijon France for the 1969 IW (International Wine Conference) & so Hallmarked on the outside of the Bowl.The CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply outstanding. No dents, nicks or repairs. |
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19th Century French Silver Wine Taster, by COIGNET, C. 1893 A Magnificent & Rare example by a well known and sought after Paris Silversmith, Louis COIGNET who became Maître Orfèvre in 1893. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Dimensions: 3" Diameter x 1 1/8" Deep x 4 1/4" Long from thumb rest to end of Bowl. Very heavy gauge French .950 quality Silver, approx. 83 grams. One Examines hundreds of Wine Tasters just to find one like this. The Design and Form are Classic with discreet adjustments. The Bubbles are larger, the Waves are deeper, the Finger Ring is massive and the Size is Large. There are 3 French Silver Hallmarks both for the Fench Control, being the French Minerve #1 and the Silversmith Halllmarks. PRICE on Request |
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RARE French Sterling Silver Wine Taster, by Ravinet d'Enfert inset with Sterling Plaque by Marcel RENARD, Napoléon III A remarkably beautiful, handmade, finest .950 French solid Silver Wine Taster, a Rare example by a very well known and much sought after Paris France Silversmith, Ravinet d'Enfert, whose Workshop was located at 83, rue du Temple in the 3rd Paris Arrondisement. Very heavy gauge French .950 quality Silver, approx. 75 grams. One finds hundreds of wine tasters and only one like this one. The Bowl has an inset French Silver Medallion in Hallmarked .950 Sterling signed by a leading French Artist, 'Marcel Renard'. Along with Dropsy, RENARD is regarded as one of the finest Medallists in Europe. His Bronze Medals sell for Hundred's of Dollars. Hallmarks Include the French Minerve Head N°1 (950/1000) indicating finest Silver (finer than Sterling 925/1000), the Silversmith, Ravinet d'Enfert and by Marcel RENARD. |
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19th Century French Silver Wine Taster, by BOULENGER, C. 1890 A Magnificent & Rare example by a well known and sought after Paris Silversmith, Maître orfèvre, Adolphe BOULENGER. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. Dimensions: 3.5" Diameter x 1 1/8" Deep x 4 3/8" Long from thumb rest to end of Bowl. Very heavy gauge French .950 quality Silver, approx. 115 grams. One finds hundreds of wine tasters for one like this. The Design and Form are Classic with discreet adjustments. The Bubbles are larger, the Waves are deeper, the Finger Ring is massive and the Size is Large. Although there is a Date 1910, I believe that this was added later. There are 4 French Silver Hallmarks, 2 French Minerve #1 and 2 Silversmith halllmarks. The Silvermsmith Hallmark in the pHoto is on the Thumb Rest. |
| 11 Wine Tasters from the 18TH & 19th Century, Antique French Sterling Silver 11 Antique Silver Wine Tasters, 18TH & 19th Century French Sterling Silver each in French .950 quality Silver Wine Tasters and each Unique and each made by different French Silversmiths. Each is clearly Hallmarked and the quality of the workmaship on each is remarkably beautiful. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY of each is simply outstanding and each is in its own way, unusual. One does not find examples like this easily. I am adding these Examples, from my Personal Collection for general Collector information. |
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| DICTIONARY of French Hallmarks & Silversmiths This invaluable Copy of the out-of-print "Dictionnaire des Poinçons d'Orfeverie" contains 166 pages including illustrations of Hallmarks of French silversmiths including their addresses, their successors and covers a period from the 18th century until the 19th century. Invaluable to Dealers, Collectors and anyone interested in French Silver Plate and Sterling. The Book lists a great number of lesser known French Silversmtihs. $33.88 includes US Book rate Postage |
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Antique French .950 Sterling SILVER WINE TASTER, Napoléon III Circa 1870 by FRENAIS |
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XIXth Century BORDEAUX Wine Taster by CHRISTOFLE France SUPERB & Rare French CHRISTOFLE Bordeaux Silver Wine Taster. Original Bordelaise or Bordeaux Model, called 'Ombilic'. Clearly Hallmarked on the outside bottom footed Rim with early Christofle Silver Hallmarks including Charles Christofle, founder of CHRISTOFLE. (see Photos) The simplicity & quality of the work are outstanding. It is heavy and it is only one of 2 of its kind I have ever seen made by Christofle. I sold my other example to a collector in Virginia. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering its age and use . One does not find these early examples like this easily. COMPARE with eBay item #270256260959, Dented, Awful Condition, Unknown Silversmith etc. & still Sold for $275 and See & Compare a Christofle Wine Taster on eBay item# 120207060534 $295. no comparison. |
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| EVOLUTION of the Antique Wine Taster to the Classic 19th Century Examples The Original Bordeaux Wine taster did not resemble what it is today. See the larger photo by clicking on the small photo to the left. Since about 1838, we have the Classic 19th Century example which continues to be the most practical and easy to use Wine Taster both for Professionals and amateurs. However, until one has held the Ombilic model, one does not know how comfortable, simple and wonderful to examine all of the important aspects of Wine visually. Notice also the difference in size, depth and bottoms of the bowls. PRIVATE COLLECTION |
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| 19th Century Antique Wine Taster .950 Silver, France - RARE Ombilic Superb French massive Silver Wine Taster, Original Bordeaux Model, called Ombilic. Clearly Hallmarked on the outsideof the Finger Ring with the Minerve Head #1 French Silver control mark, finer than Sterling Silver. The simplicity & quality of the work are outstanding. It is the only one of its kind I have ever seen. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. One does not find examples like this, easily. SOLD to a PRIVATE COLLECTOR |
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| 6 Antique Wine Tasters 19th Century Sterling, with inset Genuine Silver COINS 6 French .950 quality Silver Wine Tasters each with a Silver Coin inset into the bottom. Each is clearly Hallmarked and the quality of the work on each is remarkably beautiful. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY of each is simply outstanding and each is both unusual and unique. One does not find examples like this easily. |
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Antique French WINE TASTER, Solid Sterling Silver, 1800'S Very fine, heavy handmade & unique Antique French Wine Taster in massive Silver weighing about 70 grams. French Silver Hallmarks, (le poinçon Minerve première titre (950/1000) Minerve Head + N°1 indicating finest Silver (finer than Sterling, 925/1000) stamped twice on the Ring Handle + on the side. The Silversmith's Marks include initials in a rectangular lozenge, "L - Horse- G". The taster is 2.75" in diameter not including Thumb Rest & .75" deep. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are pristine. Note the thickness of the rim. Price $435 |
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CHRISTOFLE WINE TASTER, 'Gallia Collection' Circa 1930 - Period, Art Deco Lovely Antique Christofle Silver Wine Taster from the GALLIA Collection (quadruple SILVER plated) and made by the famous French CHRISTOFLE Silver Firm at a time when the quality of their work was outstanding. There are 3 clear French Christofle Silver Hallmarks with the early Christofle 'O Chess Knight C' + CHRISTOFLE FRANCE + Colln Gallia. The taster is 3.1/8" in diameter & 4.25" to the end of the Thumb Rest not including the Thumb Rest & .75" Deep. Christofle reserved its finest work for its Gallia Collection. I have often seen later COPIES of this Taster, Item # 2291743448 sold for $130 NOT made in Paris. With mine, the CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply outstanding. No dents, nicks or repairs. If you held both you would know in a moment the DIFFERENCE. |
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3 French Antique Sterling Silver WINE TASTERS Dating from the 19th Century <COMPARE if you will, with #6559339721 described as 'Solid Silver' = Plated Silver & #6559279001 described as 'Sterling Silver', really Silver Plated + Look at the Prices!!!! >Antique Sterling Tastevin BEWARE of Wine Tasters that are Dated and Seller dates it by Date engraved or, Date of Coin......Wrong! PRICES on Request |
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Antique Silver WINE TASTER 18th Century - before the 1789 French Revolution Not for the 'faint of heart', nor for 'just anybody' rather, for the serious Collector who can afford it! The price may seem expensive, but, for what it is, probably the finest quality Wine Taster in a Private collection. It weighs more than 350 grams and the Silversmith set a new Standard for Quality. p.s. I neglected to mention that this Taster was sold some time ago by me to a Collector who has asked me to offer it for re-sale on his behalf. |
 | Antique Silver Tastevin WINE TASTER Circa 1870 Napoléon III Unusual Model-Weinprobierschale Lovely large, heavy massive French Silver Wine Taster or Tastevin Hallmarked with 3 French Silver Control Minerve Heads N°1 stamped on the underside of the Finger Ring & on the inside of the Bowl. (le poinçon Minerve première titre (950/1000) Minerve Head N°1 indicating finest Silver (finer than Sterling, 925/1000). Hallmark of the Maitre D'orfèvre 'R sac de voyage C'. Silversmith was 'Copin' 23 rue Chapon, Paris. Diameter of Bowl is 3.5" & 1" deep. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. The Silversmith hand engraved a unique Grape & Vine decor on the outside of the Bowl below the extended, wide spillage Lip. |
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Antique XIXth Century French Solid Sterling Silver WINE TASTER Fine, large, deep & heavy (2+ oz.) Antique French Wine Taster or Tastevin in massive French Silver. Stamped on bottom of thumb rest ring & on the inside of the Bowl with the French Silver Hallmarks, (le poinçon Minerve première titre (950/1000) Minerve Head + 1 indicating finest Silver (finer than Sterling, 925/1000). Silver maker's Mark indistinguishable. Diameter of Bowl is 3" & 1" deep. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent considering age and use. 'Girard' (original owner) is beautifully engraved on the Thumb Rest. $385 |
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Antique Silver WINE TASTER 'Bordeaux' Circa *1850* period of Napoléon III Fabulous XIXth Century Handmade Wine Taster from the Bordeaux region of France. Collectors of Silver understand the importance of 'clear, legible' Hallmarks & these are early Boulenger Hallmarks. There appears to be 4 French Silver Hallmarks including: that of the Master Silversmith which is 'Boulenger' Paris (on the outside of the Bowl) BOULENGER was located at 4, rue du Vert-Bois, Paris -Reference P. 122 'Dictionnaire des Poinçons d'Orfèverie. Minerve Head N°1 (1838) 2 times, indicating .950/1000 quality Silver (finer than Sterling) on the outside of the Bowl & on the underside of the Finger Ring. Reference is the Book on Silver, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'Argent" @ P.199 for the Minerve. There is also a tiny French Silver control Hallmark, the head of an Eagle. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are Excellent. SEE another sold on eBay. |
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English Sterling Silver WINE TASTER, Dated 1936 - RARE This is an unique, very heavy (104grams - 3.5oz) Handmade Wine Taster from a well known English firm of Silversmiths. Crichton Bros. 22, Old Bond Street, London England and made in 1936. There are 4 English Sterling Silver Hallmarks. Inset is an English Commemorative Sterling Silver Coin with King George VI & Queen Elizabeth honoring the Coronation in Westminster Abbey of King George VI who took the Throne after Edward VIII. Fabulous Thumb Rest. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply superb as expected from English Silversmiths. The Taster is 3.5" in Diameter & 4 1/8" to the end of the Thumb Rest with a lovely 1" depth which helps avoid spillage. Sorry, SOLD to Jim. |
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Xtra fine French Sterling Silver WINE TASTER, Napoléon III C. 1860 Fabulous, large, very heavy (110grams - +/-4oz) Handmade Wine Taster from a well known Parisian Silversmith. CHAPUS, Charles. Fabulous Thumb Rest. Marque de L 'Orfèvre 'CHAPUS' on underside of Thumb Rest P. 95 Reference ‘Dictionnaire des Poinçons de Fabricants d’ouvrages d’or et d’Argent Paris 1838-1875’ CHAPUS, Charles #00835. Orfèverie, couverts en maillechort. Adresse 9, passage Saint-Sébastien. Insculpation: 5 Sepembre 1860 # Préfecture: 6989 # Guarantie: 6797 & Documention: APG57. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply superb. The Taster is 3 1/8" in Diameter & 4 3/8" to the end of the Thumb Rest & 1" deep. Initial R H or H R on outside of Bowl.
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Early CHRISTOFLE WINE TASTER, Charles Christofle Circa 1860 This is by far the earliest model of Wine Taster from the founder of Christofle, 'Charles Christofle' and made in France circa 1860. It is modeled after an 18th Century Wine Taster having a very simple form. In original condition with the most beautiful silver patina and bearing the early Christofle Silver Marks, " CHRISTOFLE + C Scales C + Bees + Stars". CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are simply superb. For the Collector of Christofle or early Wine Tasters. The taster is 3 1/8" in Diameter & 4 1/8" to the end of the Thumb Rest. Sorry, SOLD |
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French WINE TASTER, Solid Silver XIXth Century Bordeaux Extremely fine Wine Taster from a Silversmith who ceased business in 1864, 140 years ago. There are 3 Silver Hallmarks, Minerve Head N°1 (1838) (Reference is "Tardy, Les poinçons d'Argent @ P.199) & Silversmith's marks 'G + Dé à jouer avec Gobelet + B' (i.e. G Dice + Dice Cup + G). The Master Silversmith is BESEGHER, Reference, see P. 79 'Dictionnaire des Poinçons d'Orfèverie Minerve Head N° 1 clearly stamped on Finger Ring + on inside of Bowl. Silversmith stamped his Silver Hallmark on the Thumb Rest. The taster is 3" in diameter & 1" Deep & weighs about 50 grams. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. SOLD on eBay as Item #2271021830 |
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TIFFANY & Co. Paris - Antique SILVER & GOLD WINE TASTER, signed TIFFANY & Co. Paris France (one of the World's best known & most expensive shops sold this massive Silver & Gold (Vermeil, 18K) Wine Taster in the last Century. French Silver Control Hallmarks including the Silversmith, Tiffany & Co. France. Quite heavy weighing about 55 grams (-2ounces). Bowl is well formed and deep and unusaual or unique in its form. The Thumb Rest is quite unusual in the form of a 'Shell'. Dimensions: 3 1/8" diameter. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are exceptional. When one considers the price of a tie, scarf or purse at 'TIFFANY'S', this one of a kind collector's item is Priceless! |
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XIXth Century French SILVER WINE TASTER, signed 'HERMES' - 1772 Ag Coin |
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RARE WINE TASTER, Solid Silver + Gold 'CHRISTOFLE' early 1800'S An extremely fine, large & heavy Antique French Wine Taster in massive Silver with gold by the famous French CHRISTOFLE Silver firm. Weighs 135 grams. There are French Silver control Hallmarks (le poinçon Minerve première titre (950/1000), Minerve Head + N°1 indicating finest Silver (stamped twice) + very early Christofle 'Bumble Bee with C & C' + Scales with a Crown. The taster is 4" in diameter not including the Thumb Rest & 1.5" Deep. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Sorry, just SOLD to a Dr. and Wine Collector in NYC |
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RARE -1800's CHRISTOFLE Solid Silver WINE TASTER Fine, very heavy (110 gr) massive Silver Antique Wine taster is simple yet elegant. SILVER (950/1000) is finer than Sterling. Stamped with French Silver Hallmarks, (le poinçon Minerve première titre (950/1000) Minerve Head + N°1 indicating finest Silver (finer than Sterling, 925/1000) + 'C & Cross of Malta & B in a key shaped stamp + Christofle's early 'O + C with a Bumblebee & 3 Stars". RARE. The 'C & B' stands for Cailar - Bayard, important Paris Silversmiths who were taken over by CHRISTOFLE. 4.75" diameter to Thumb Rest. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding. |
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XIXth Century SPANISH Sterling SILVER WINE TASTER, Circa 1870 Spanish Wine Tasters are difficult to find. This beautifully detailed Handmade Wine Taster is quite heavy weighing about 110 grams. Bowl is well formed and deep with a 'Spill Guard'. The Thumb Rest and Ring are portrayed in the form of a Serpent. It is beautifully engraved with the name of the original owner, 'H. Cammas' and the oxidation in the design emphasizes the outline of the Vignes sculpted by the Silversmith. There is a Spanish Silver 2 Pesetas Coin inset in the bowl, dated 1870 + Silver Hallmark. Most likely Coin Silver. Dimensions: 9cm (3.5") in diameter & 3cm (1 1/8 ") deep. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. |
XIXth Century French SILVER WINE TASTER, Circa 1838 A very fine, beautifully detailed antique Wine Taster in solid French .950 quality Silver (finer than Sterling) with several French Silver Hallmarks, Minerve Head + N°1 including the Silversmith. The French Silver Control Hallmarks are counterpunched. Quite heavy weighing about 55 grams (-2oz). Bowl is well formed and deep and there is a lovely balance when holding it. The Thumb Rest and Ring are solid and heavy guage Silver. It is beautifully engraved with the name of the original owner, 'L. Gambut' from Genoully. Dimensions: 7cm (2.76") in diameter & 2cm (.80") deep. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY -excellent. Sorry, SOLD |
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French Sterling Silver WINE TASTER 1 Franc Silver Coin 1899 Serpent Handle
Extra Fine, heavy (about 120gr - 4oz) end of the 19th Century Wine Tasting cup or Tastevin beautifully handmade with a fabulous Serpent Handle. French Silver Hallmarks, (le poinçon Minerve première titre (950/1000) Minerve Head + N°1 indicating finest Silver (finer than Sterling, 925/1000) + Maker's Mark and several other Silver Hallmarks on the outside of the Bowl. On the underside of the Thumb Rest there is the 'Cigne'. Interior inset with a genuine Silver 1 Franc 1899 coin. One finds many 5 Franc Coins but rarely a 1 Franc coin. Unusual & well detailed Snake Handle. 'J. Garibal' engraved on the Bowl. The taster is 3 1/8" in diameter x 1" deep. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. |
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Burgundy SILVER WINE TASTER, Circa 1850, Pristine Rare to find a true 'Burgundy' Wine Taster from a Domaine which existed more than 150 years ago and is no longer. This is so particularly in this miniscule region which can fit comfortably into 1 Domaine in Bordeaux. Here we see the true art of the Silversmith employed in this handmade tastevin for the Domaine, 'M. Doudet-Naudin Burgogne'. The Thumb Rest is fabulous. The silver quality, condition and overall design are outstanding. Notice the wide 'lip' which overhangs the inside of the Bowl. There are 4 Silver Hallmarks, all counterpunched, Minerve Head N°1 twice, Silversmith's marks 'M * L' + an early French Hallmark on the outside of the Bowl. I believe the Silversmith to be Moré-Legorju, Guarantee #03264, P. 298 Dictionnaire des Poinçons, 1838-1875. Dimensions: 3.5" to Thumb Rest, weighs about 35 grams. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are outstanding & in nearly prisine Condition. A treasured heirloom. |
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Bordeaux WINE TASTER, Antique French SILVER A very fine, handmade Silver French XIXth Century Wine Taster weighing about 3 oz or about 90 grams in massive .950 French Silver. One sees many weighing less than 1/2 of this one. The Silversmith's Marks, stamped on the Ring Handle of the thumb rest are worn, but, after examining them and the Dictionary of French Silver Marks closely, I believe the Silversmith to be, 'Perrin, O. J.' formerly at 33, rue des Archives, Paris, reference is P. 87 of the Dictionnaire des Poinçons, Orfèverie. French Silver control Hallmarks, Minerve Head with N°1 indicating the finest Silver, finer than Sterling, is (stamped twice) on the underside of the Ring Handle + on the inside of the Bowl together with a counerpunch, indicating that this is an early 19th Century Taster. (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199). Diameter 2.75" (3.75" max) x 1" deep. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Sorry, SOLD |
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'Boulenger' SILVER WINE TASTER, Antique French, RARE Silversmith A finely made large, deep & heavy French SILVER antique Wine Taster weighing about 3 oz. or 83 grams in massive .950 grade Silver. The Silversmith's Marks, 4 in all, stamped on the underside of the Bowl is for one of Paris's finest Silversmiths "BOULENGER + 1/4 Moon" in a diamond Lozenge. French Minerve Head N°1 indicating the finest Silver, finer than Sterling on the underside of the Thumb Ring Handle and again on the side of the Bowl. Another Ag Hallmark on underside of Thumb Rest. The Hallmarks are counterpunched. (Reference is the Silver Book, "Tardy, Les poinçons d'argent @ P.199. Diameter 2.75" (3.75" max) x 1" deep. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent.
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French Burgundy Antique Silver WINE TASTER, end XVIIIth (18th) Century Early very fine, handmade French Burgundy Wine Taster in massive .950 quality Silver with extremely clear French Silver Control Hallmarks consisting of Michel-Ange + 1 (Vieillard) in an Octagonal Lozenge + Femme in a Hexagon + N°1 (See Photos) - Reference, 'Dictionnaire des Poinçons, Orfèverie P. 34. The Silversmith's Marks, B. N. Gravillon from Mâcon stamped on the underside of the Thumb Rest (see Photos) include initials in a diamond lozenge, "B G". Firm started in 1798. There appears to be 2 other earlier marks, indistinguishable. The taster is 2.75" in diameter (3.5" with the Thumb Rest) & 1" deep. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Engraved "A Jourjon" on the side. |
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Antique Portugal Sterling Silver WINE TASTER Unusual & Rare I believe this to be a Wine or Port Taster from Portugal in the form of a Bell which has been decorated with a Felluca or Fallucca Boat and Chain (to wear around the neck). The taster is about 5" Tall and very heavy weighing over 20 oz. There are Silver Hallmarks and the Hallmarks of the Silversmith & also the initials J.V. which I have not yet identified. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. I am guessing that this was made around the beginning of the last century. Certainly one of the most unusual Wine Tasters I have ever owned. RESERVED for a California Collector - Sorry, SOLD to a great + serious Collector |
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Antique French Burgundy Silver WINE TASTER, XIXth Century A very fine, heavy (95+grams) handmade French Wine Taster in 800-900 Silver. The Silversmith's Marks, Roux-Marquiand from Lyon stamped on the side (see Photos) include initials in a rectangular lozenge, "R*M" + another square lozenge with the # 4. Reference, 'Dictionnaire des Poinçons, Orfèverie P. 107. The taster is 3" in diameter (4.25" with the Thumb Rest) & quite deep, 1 1/8" deep. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. This Taster was obviously kept in a cabinet and used infrequently or very, very carefully. Sorry, SOLD |
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Antique French Tastevin /WINE TASTER, Solid Silver, early 1800'S 1850-1860 A very fine, large handmade & unique Antique French Wine Taster in massive Silver weighing over 115 grams. French Silver Hallmarks, (le poinçon Minerve première titre (950/1000) Minerve Head + N°1 indicating finest Silver (finer than Sterling, 925/1000) on the Thumb rest and the side. The taster is about 3.25" in diameter not including the Thumb Rest & 1.25" deep. CONDITION WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Design is unusual combining 3 patterns with Fantastic Thumb rest. Reserved - sorry, SOLD |
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Antique Solid Silver WINE TASTER, Coin 1852 Louis Napoleon Bonaparte
Extra Fine, heavy (90+grams) early 19th Century Wine Tasting cup or Tastevin beautifully engraved with Grapes & Leaves. French Silver Hallmarks, (le poinçon Minerve première titre (950/1000) Minerve Head + N°1 indicating finest Silver (finer than Sterling, 925/1000) + Maker's Mark. Interior inset with a genuine Silver 5 Franc 1852 coin signed by 'Barré'. Finer than Sterling. Unusual detailed Snake Handle. Weight: 94gr. 'E M Ryan' engraved on lip. The taster is 3 1/8" in diameter not including the Thumb Rest & 1.25" Deep. CONDITION, WORKMANSHIP & QUALITY are excellent. Sorry, SOLD to a Collector & Bar owner in South Korea |
