Collection Highlights
French press
1812-1819
1943.368
Mahogany, mahogany veneer; yellow poplar, white pine, brass, plaster
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wine taster
Object name
Wine taster
Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 2 7/8 in. ( 1.9 x 5.4 x 7.3 cm )
Description
Wrought silver wine taster; shallow bowl with curved sides and a domed base; sides chased with a band of flowers; wheel-turned beading around the rim; twisted loop handle applied to the body with serpent's tails; "DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE * * * * *" in relief around the top of the rim; no maker's marks.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Estelle de Peyster Hosmer
Object Number
1945.133
Marks
stamped: around top of the rim: "DIEU * PROTEGE * LA * FRANCE * * * * *" in relief
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
