Taste 18th Century Wine In Lyon

This superb solid silver tastevin is a remarkable example of 18th-century Lyon goldsmithing, combining decorative refinement and traditional oenological use. It bears the personalized engraving JEAN MANIN 1773, as well as the hallmarks attesting to its manufacture in Lyon by the master goldsmith Denis Chirat, received in 1767. This tastevin is finely decorated, over its entire interior and exterior surface, with a repoussé decoration of bunches of grapes, stylized vine leaves and three-leaf clovers. These motifs symbolize abundance, prosperity, and are typical of wine-related tasting objects. The engraved inscription "Jean Manin 1773" reminds us of the personal destination of this tastevin, most likely a gift ordered on the occasion of an event (birth, accession to a position, or professional recognition). The date reinforces its historical interest and heritage value.