French Silver Wine Taster Formerly Property of Ancien Regime Priest

646-863-5416 Sale Price: $2,700.00 Stock #BZ809 click to view additional pictures French Silver Wine Taster Formerly Property of Ancien Regime Priest click to view larger pictures Tweet Sale Price: $2,700.00 Make an Offer 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. Very good condition. Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 4 1/2 x D 3 1/2 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BZ809

Estimate:£2,039.04

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