Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 29th October 2019

Lot 124

A late 18th century French provincial silver wine taster

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £320

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Description

A late 18th century French provincial silver wine taster,

probably Vitre, (jurisdiction of Rennes), 1798,

circular form, fluted decoration, snake ring handle, inscribed 'SOMMET LE JEUNE', length 11cm, approx. weight 3.1oz.

Provenance: B. Silverman, Olympia Antiques Fair, London, 13 November 2005.