19th Century French Sterling Silver Louis Philippe Coin Tastevin
Item Details
A mid 19th-century French sterling silver tastevin with inset Louis Philippe I 1838 5-Franc coin to the bottom. The coin shows a bust of the king in profile, while the bottom shows a laurel wreath encircling the words “5 Francs/1813”. Angled scalloping lines the interior body of the cup in order to help reflect light through the wine and reveal its truest color. The tastevin is marked with the 1st standard “Minerva” hallmark and another hallmark that appears with the letters ‘M’ and ‘R’ flanking a fruit like form, both impressed to the side. The circular handle also appears to have been impressed with hallmarks, although illegible. The total approximate weight of the cup is 3.76 ozt including the 5-Franc coin.
Dimensions
The total approximate weight of the cup is 3.76 ozt including the 5-Franc coin.
Item #
17DCC089-147
