Silver - 26th July 2006

Lot 518

A 19th century French wine taster

Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £250

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Description

A 19th century French wine taster, with a coin-inset base and a topped heart surmount and openwork handle, the sides with applied fleur de lys and heart motifs inscribed "E D'ARMANTIERES 1781", & "AMOUR", "VALEUR" & "DEVOUEMENT", with pseudo Paris marks, 3.1in (8cm) diameter, 4.5oz.