Tastevin in Godrons in solid silver from Lyon XVIIIth (1777)

This tastvin with solid silver godrons , dated between 1775 and 1781 , is a precious piece of French goldsmith under the old regime. He carries the punch of the farmer General Jean-Baptiste Fouaches , guaranteeing his authenticity and his quality. Its elegant shape and its decoration in Godrons reflect the refinement of the tasting accessories used by wine lovers of the time. Engraved by the name Étienne Guigal de St James , it testifies to an aristocratic origin or a use in a prestigious wine -growing circle.