S/5368 Antique Treen 18th Century Fruitwood Wine Taster

An 18th century Georgian Period single handled fruitwood wine taster known as a taste de vin, which were attractive small bowls with a single lug handle. They were used for tasting wine and are difficult to find these days. It has excellent pole lathe turnings. The whole has a lovely rich colour and good patination.

Sold 5¾ in. (14.5 cm.) Wide
2 in. (5 cm.) High
4¼ in. (11 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1780