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Discover this superb silver Tastevin, a work of a 18th century Lyon goldsmith. Used formerly by winegrowers and wine merchants to appreciate the dress and the limpidity of the wine, this utility object today becomes a beautiful collection element.

The hand -hammered decor, embellished with spiral godrons and a central pearl strip, offers beautiful reflections in light. The handle, in the shape of a heart, is finely engraved with two stylized snakes - an ornamental detail often present in Lyon's goldsmithery of this time.

Features :

• Era: 18th century
• Origin: Lyon
• Material: Massive money
• Diameter: about 8.5 cm
• Total length: 11.5 cm
• State: very good, with slight patina and marks of time

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

Lyon's punches with the letter A, year 1777

Engraved Etienne Guigal de Saint James.

Discharge punch, animal head

General farmer Jean Baptiste Fouaches from 1775 to 1781

Weight 100 grams