Bonhams
Lot 238
A collection of French silver wine tastersincluding seven 18th century examplesConventional forms, comprising: example with flutes and bead punch sides, indistinct maker's mark struck thrice, inscribed 'I CHAILLOV'; plain form with serpent handle, charge and discharge marks for Tours, circa 1777, incised 'I ROVCHE'; another with maker's mark MB crowned struck thrice, incised 'R ELORA'; another, maker's mark crowned F.PF, Riom, charge mark and Aurillac wardens mark, circa 1795, incised 'P PEIRAVE'; another, indistinct marks, partially erased and further inscribed LOSSEDAT*M'; an example with deep bowl and escutcheon shaped handle, engraved with a figure holding a glass and motto above 'JE VOUS GARDE', charge and discharge marks for Rouen, circa 1755, engraved side 'M L Marsolet'; another with plain escutcheon handle, maker's mark Q.R, incised 'A LE ROVX'; with four other varying examples, post 1838 minerva head mark, weight 27.5oz. (11)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
