{"product_id":"french-958-1000-standard-solid-silver-wine-taster-or-tastevin-poitiers-1778","title":"French 958.33\/1000 Standard Solid Silver Wine Taster or Tastevin, Poitiers, 1778","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngraved \"V. Vernia\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-French Revolutionary silver is exceptionally rare because most pieces were melted down during the Revolution and subsequent periods of political upheaval. Silver was a precious commodity needed for currency and military supplies, making antique flatware and decorative items prime targets for confiscation and destruction. Pieces that survived this tumultuous era represent a small fraction of what was originally crafted, making authenticated examples from the 1770s highly sought after by collectors and museums worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall very good condition. Note small crack in bowl adjacent to the handle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"406385402833934127\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"921d0f8a-5148-442c-a246-2bc5bd3f36a9\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of our carefully curated estate collection, this vintage silver piece carries a unique character and storied patina that only time can create. We hope you treasure the authentic and distinctive attributes that make this a truly one-of-a-kind find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\/4\" height, 3\" bowl diameter, 4\" width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"12\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8756\/6930\/files\/fullsizeoutput_228_480x480.jpg?v=1589999283\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"ASK A QUESTION\" href=\"mailto:info@silvervaultcharleston.com\"\u003eASK A QUESTION\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Silver Vault of Charleston","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42355392151634,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/8756\/6930\/files\/IMG-2137.jpg?v=1774901047","url":"https:\/\/www.silvervaultcharleston.com\/products\/french-958-1000-standard-solid-silver-wine-taster-or-tastevin-poitiers-1778","provider":"The Silver Vault of Charleston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}