Martin Lumiere: Rare 18th Century French Solid Silver Wine Taster 152 Grams - Orleans 1764

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Object description :

"Martin Lumiere: Rare 18th Century French Solid Silver Wine Taster 152 Grams - Orleans 1764"

Rare and heavy Taste-Vin Orléans in solid silver from the Louis XV period, plain model and engraved on the edge "Jacque Bucheron De Baugency 1770". The ribbed handle is made up of a tab taken from a piece and folded into a ring. Charge Hallmark (crowned letter R) and Discharge Hallmark of ORLEANS 1768-75, Jurande Hallmark for ORLEANS 1764 (date letter E Crowned) and Hallmark of Master Goldsmith Martin LUMIERE (Hallmark with the initials "ML" on a heart of lilies and under a crowned torch) received in 1749. Rare and heavy Taste Vin (+ 151 grams!) Orléans in very good condition and remarkably hallmarked, micro-scratches from use. For the discerning collector ...
Half a page (p. 223 ref 49) is devoted in the reference book "Les Orfèvres d'Orleans" by Editions Somogy to a Martin Lumiere Taste Vin of an identical model but weighing only 97 grams unlike ours presented here of 151.8 grams which is a heavyweight in its category!
Do not take into account the reflections in the photos.

Diameter (excluding grip): 8.5 cm
Length (with grip): 10.6 cm
Weight of the Taste-Vin: 151.8 grams

Price: 820 €

Artist: Martin Lumiere
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Sterling silver

Reference: 1391171