$200
French, first half 19th century.. A charming 800 silver wine taster with applied snake handle and the bowl with repousse decoration of grape and vine motif. Inscribed and dated under rim 'MOUTON RICEY 1792". Hallmarked with crab on exterior side of bowl and on handle. Handle and bowl also with diamond shape hallmark, illegible. Approximate weight 3.28 troy ounces. Approximate height 1", width 4.12"(to handle), depth 3.12" (diameter of bowl). Provenance: Property from the Estate of Mr. John L. Roper II, Former Owner and CEO of NORSHIPCO (Norfolk Shipbuilding and Drydock Corporation), of Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Roper collected a number of fine American antiques and art including a noteworthy early American coin collection that sold at auction in 2014.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2017-01-15
