18th-century French silver tastevin - Lot 154

Lot n° 154
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180 - 220 EUR
18th-century French silver tastevin - Lot 154
18th-century French silver tastevin Circular silver tastevin made using the repoussé technique, featuring a ring-shaped handle. The interior decoration features an embedded coin bearing the effigy of Louis XV, surrounded by radiating motifs and grapevines in relief, designed to facilitate the observation of the wine’s color. The reverse is adorned with a second coin dated 1726, set within a central design of gadroons and plant motifs. This type of object was used by wine tasters and merchants to assess the color and clarity of the wine in the light. Details: Diameter: approx. 8 cm – Weight: 90 g
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