A Mexican silver wine taster

A Mexican silver wine taster,

unmarked, possibly late 18th century,

circular form, scroll handles, part-fluted decoration, the centre engraved with a bird, on a raised fluted circular foot, length handle to handle 11.7cm, plus a Mexican silver wine taster, bearing marks BTON, for Cayetano Buitron, length handle to handle 14.8cm, approx. weight 9.5oz. (2)

Provenance: the first one purchased from Kenneth Davies Works of Art, St. James's, London, 13 August 2002.