wine taster
Summary
Circular wine taster with stamped ornament, on one side in the form of reedings with scalloped ends and small dots, on the other side in circles and dots. Reeded strap handle. Engraved "M Frainc" (not the name of the maker).
Display Label
Gallery text panel Mr and Mrs Edgar Assheton Bennett Collection Edgar Assheton Bennett was a connoisseur of silver. A rich stockbroker, he amassed a valuable collection which is now one of the finest in the country. The collection was formed in the early 20th century when the contents of many large houses were sold. Although Bennett bought some very rare early pieces, he focused on the elegant English domestic silver made in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He chose work by the best silversmiths of the day, including many influential French religious refugees. A silver scholar was employed to write a catalogue, published and circulated privately in 1931. But the Bennetts were not precious about their silver, making tea in the teapots, eating with gilt cutlery and serving sandwiches from the silver plates. Domestic silver was made to be used and enjoyed!
Object Name
wine taster
Creators Name
Date Created
1700 = 1800
Dimensions
with handle: 3cm
accession number
1957.601
Collection Group
Place of creation
France
Support
Array
Medium
On Display
Credit
Presented by Mr and Mrs Asheton Bennett
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