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French Silver Wine Taster Formerly Property of Ancien Regime Priest

$1,800
£1,366.29
€1,566.79
CA$2,540.69
A$2,727.19
CHF 1,452.09
MX$32,300.54
NOK 18,350.45
SEK 16,759.08
DKK 11,704.67

About the Item

French silver wine taster, 18th century. Round with curved sides; snake ring handle has squiggly tail. Engraved owner’s name in shaded block: J. P. Berard Ptre. That last is a shortened version of “prêtre” or priest. Under the Ancien Regime membership in the First Estate (the clergy) was accompanied by certain prohibitions, but drinking was not among them. Marked. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BZ8091stDibs: LU898041231262

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