"Nicolas Bedane : Rare18th Century Solid Silver Wine Taster, Louis XV Era - Angers 1766"
A rare and beautiful Wine Taster Angevin in solid silver from the Louis XV period, plain model and snake handle. Border engraved "JEAN CHUPEN". Well hallmarked (see body and handle) with the Charge and Discharge Hallmarks for ANGERS 1762-68, Jurande Hallmarks for ANGERS 1766 (V Crowned) and Hallmarks (on body and handle) of the Master Goldsmith Nicolas BEDANE received in 1713. Was elected several times in his career Juror-Guard of the community of Goldsmiths. This rare Wine Taster Angevin is in very good condition and remarkably hallmarked, micro-scratches of use. For informed collector ...
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Diameter (excluding handle) : 8.1 cm
Length (with handle) : 11.2 cm
Weight of Wine Taster : 91.2 grams