Dulaure: Rare Heavy Solid Silver Wine Taster From Auvergne, Riom 1787 - 132 G

A rare, heavy Auvergne wine-tasting cup, known as a "Tassou," in solid 18th-century silver, plain design with a serpent handle. The rim is engraved "J GIRAUDON." It bears the charge mark (crowned O) and discharge mark (pear/quince) for Riom 1781-89, the common hallmark for Riom 1787 (cross with the date "87"), and the hallmarks (body and handle) of the master silversmith Claude Amable DULAURE (hallmark with the crowned initials "CAD"), who was admitted in 1781. He previously worked as a journeyman from 1773 to 1781 with various silversmiths, including Lashermes in Le Puy, then in Avignon and Lyon, and finally in Paris with Bonhomme, Vancombert, and Imberty. This rare, heavy 18th-century Auvergne wine-tasting cup is in very good condition and remarkably hallmarked, with only minor scratches from use. For the discerning collector...
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Diameter (excluding grip): 8.2 cm
Length (including grip): 11 cm
Weight of wine taster: 132 grams