18th Century Lyon Wine Tasting

Elegant silver tastevin from the 18th century, hallmarked in Lyon. It features a typical decoration of this period with a hammered base and spiral gadroons, enhanced with a row of raised pearls in the center. The handle is decorated with an openwork heart-shaped motif, engraved with two small stylized snakes, emblematic of the Lyon tradition. Beautiful patina of use. Very good general condition with some traces of time, consistent with its age. An authentic and decorative piece, ideal for a collector or lover of antique silverware. Hallmark of Lyon with the letter A, year 1777 Animal head discharge hallmark. General Farmer Jean Baptiste Fouaches from 1775 to 1781 Engraved Etienne Guigal de Saint James