Jean René Roussel : Rare 18th Century French Sterling Silver Wine Taster +168g - Rouen 1747

Museum quality 18th century Louis XV era Wine Taster from Normandy in solid silver, with an incurved body and a shell-shaped thumb rest engraved with the motto "LE BON VIN" and a suspended bunch of grapes. Border engraved "M. Jullienne". Hallmark of Charge (B Crowned) and Discharge (squirrel) for the Jurisdiction of ROUEN 1744-50, Hallmark of Common House for large works of ROUEN 1747 (letter date L Crowned) and Hallmarks (on body and handle) of the Master Goldsmith Jean René ROUSSEL received in 1731 who ran the shop called "Aux trois Croix d'Or" opposite Rouen Cathedral. He was elected accounting guard and former guard respectively in 1760 and 1765. This Louis XV era wine taster from Normandy brings together all the criteria required for an exceptional piece,  namely model, engraving, condition, hallmarking, period, and its exceptional size + 168 grams. A museum quality wine taster, for a discerning collector....
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Weight of Wine Taster : 168.2 grams