An extremely rare Commonwealth Wine Taster made in London in 1658, Makers Mark of ET, with a crescent below.

An extremely rare Commonwealth Wine Taster made in London in 1658, Makers Mark of ET, with a crescent below.
An extremely rare Commonwealth Wine Taster made in London in 1658, Makers Mark of ET, with a crescent below.

An extremely rare Commonwealth Wine Taster made in London in 1658, Makers Mark of ET, with a crescent below.

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British Silver 1649-1759

Reference

281555

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The Wine Taster is circular in form, with raised sides decorated with very unusual stylised foliate motifs and punch bead bands. The centre of the bowl is decorated with an unusual raying flower head, the petals interspersed with beaded bands. The Wine Taster has two S scroll wirework handles and is well marked on the side of the main body. The makers mark of ET, with a crescent below, is illustrated on page 122 of Jacksons Silver & Gold Marks.



Height: 1.1 inches, 2.75cm.

Length, handle to handle: 4.6 inches, 11.5cm.

Year

1658

Country

London

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