Jean-rené Roussel: Large Wine Taster's Coin, Solid Silver, 159.6 G, Normandy, Rouen, 1753
Musée Quality Wine Taster
159.6 grams
Enormous 18th-century solid silver wine taster, plain and domed, with an engraved border reading "Jne L'heureux." Shell-shaped handle/thumb rest chased with a flaming heart and the motto “VIVE LA JOY.” Hallmarks of Charge (a stylized crowned "B") and Décharge (an animal’s head) for the Rouen Jurisdiction, 1750–56, Common Guild hallmarks for large pieces from Rouen, 1752 (crowned “R”), and hallmarks (body and handle) of Master Goldsmith Jean-René ROUSSEL, admitted in 1731. A massive and rare Norman wine taster, remarkably hallmarked, with minor scratches from use. For the discerning collector...
Please disregard any reflections in the photos.Diameter (excluding handle): 8.8 cm
Length (including handle): 12.4 cm
Weight of the wine taster: 159.6 grams
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Sterling silver
Reference (ID): 1854488
Availability: In stock
