Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 16th April 2019
Lot 367
A 19th century French silver wine taster
Estimate £250 - £300 | Hammer £250
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Description
A 19th century French silver wine taster,
maker's mark of G.B,
circular form, simulated double snake ring handle, inscribed 'L. Chauffrut D Espirat', length 10.8cm, plus another 19th century French silver wine taster, the handle engraved with a woman sitting on a barrel, inscribed 'In Vino Veritas', approx. total weight 5.4oz. (2)
Provenance: From the Collection of Sir Framjee Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, 3rd Baronet (1901-1983) and Lady Sylla Dinshaw Petit (nee Tata), and then by descent to the current owner.