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Discover this superb silver tastevin, the work of an 18th-century Lyon silversmith. Once used by winegrowers and wine merchants to assess the color and clarity of wine, this utilitarian object has now become a beautiful collector's item.

The hand-hammered decoration, embellished with spiral gadroons and a central band of pearls, offers beautiful reflections in the light. The heart-shaped handle is finely engraved with two stylized snakes – an ornamental detail often found in Lyon silverware of this period.

Features :

• Period: 18th century
• Origin: Lyon
• Material: Sterling silver
• Diameter: approximately 8.5 cm
• Total length: 11.5 cm
• Condition: Very good, with light patina and signs of age

A beautiful historical and symbolic object representing the French art of living

Hallmarks from Lyon with the letter A, year 1777

Engraved by Etienne Guigal of Saint James.

Discharge punch, animal head

Farmer-General Jean Baptiste Fouaches from 1775 to 1781

Weight 100 grams