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Tastevin with gadroons in solid silver from Lyon, 18th century (1777)

1741171103612 Solid silver gadrooned wine tasting cup from Lyon, 18th century (1777)
  • Era: 1777
  • Origin: Lyon, France
  • Dimensions: 8 cm
  • Price: sold

This solid silver gadrooned wine taster , dating from between 1775 and 1781 , is a precious piece of French silverware from the Ancien Régime. It bears the hallmark of the tax farmer Jean-Baptiste Fouaches , guaranteeing its authenticity and quality. Its elegant shape and gadrooned decoration reflect the refinement of the tasting accessories used by wine connoisseurs of the period. Engraved with the name Étienne Guigal de St James , it suggests an aristocratic provenance or use within a prestigious wine-growing circle.

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