| DESCRIPTION |
Heavy solid silver wine taster decorated with grapes.
Presentation inscription below the top rim 'F * MOREAU*D*B*L*M * 1802'. I do not know if this is early 19th century French or
late 19th century Hanau. |
| SILVERSMITH |
see images of base |
| DATE or HALLMARK |
see images of base, top centre of handle and below top rim |
| ASSAY OFFICE |
Minerva mark used since 10th May 1838 to denote high grade silver above ·950 to body
top rim is clearly marked '1' but also '2' and the punch outline is for '2'. Bit of a mystery. |
| WEIGHT in GRAMS |
88 |
| WIDTH |
including lug handle 3 ¾", 98mm |
| SILVER STANDARD |
·950 high grade silver, possibly |
| CONDITION |
thick silver, no repairs, general rubbing |
