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Antique French Silver Grapevine Wine Taster

Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
French 950 silver wine taster, ca 1900. Round with curved and tapering sides; foot ring. Cast scaly snake ring handle; delineated head with bead eyes and clenched jaws, and squiggly tail. At rim, is former proprietor’s name (D Deschamps). Sides have tooled flutes alternating with grapevines. Naif-style ornament evocative of rustic vineyards by a Belle Epoque Parisian silversmith (Henri Soufflot). Marked with Minerva head and maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 4 3/4 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BZ811

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BZ811
Incollect Reference #:	748360

Dimensions

W.	4.75 in;	H.	1.25 in;	D.	3.75 in;
W.	12.07 cm;	H.	3.18 cm;	D.	9.53 cm;

Message from Seller:

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