A silver, shallow vessel with a simple circular handle. Ribbed and circular decorations on the body.
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Unknown Maker, French

Wine Taster

Maker

Unknown Maker, French

Culture

French

Title

Wine Taster

Year

1838-1919

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

silver

Dimensions

diameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Marks: Minerva's head / [maker's mark]

Marks: [anvil mark]

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. John Nightingale in memory of John Trowbridge Nightingale

Object Number

75.117.8

Type

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Aug 03, 2025

Label copy

An English form designed to cool and rinse wine glasses, the monteith is a vessel with a notched rim to hold glasses as they are immersed in the basin of ice water. Wine funnels prevented spills while decanting a bottle, and shiny metal wine tasters with convex dimples reflected light, aiding the evaluation of quality and color even in a dimly lit wine cellar.

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, French
Wine Taster, 1838-1919
Silver
diameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 inches)
Gift of Mrs. John Nightingale in memory of John Trowbridge Nightingale 75.117.8

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