P E Turpin : Rare Solid Silver Wine Taste XVIIIth Century Bourges Issoudun C. 1775
Taste Vin in solid silver from the rare Bureau d'Issoudun, of ribbed design underlined with dots, and snake handle. Engraved border "DENIS TOURTO". Charge (Crowned X) and Discharge (Hand) hallmarks from the Jurisdiction of BOURGES, Maison Commune hallmark for ISSOUDUN c.1775 (Crowned D and star below) and Hallmarks (body and handle) of Master Goldsmith Pierre-Etienne TURPIN (Hallmark with Crowned Y framed by the initials "PT") received in 1763 to practice in Issoudun. Extremely rare Taste-Vin d'Issoudun in very good condition, micro-scratches from use. For the discerning collector...
Diameter (without grip): 7.8 cm
Max. length (with grip): 10.5 cm
Weight: 86.5 grams
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Sterling silver
Reference (ID): 1753960
Availability: In stock
