This is a very rare and exceptional Vintage French Solid Silver Wine Taster by renown ART DECO Jeweller/Designer Jean Després. This handsome Wine Taster has a classic ART DECO modernist shape and design, with Després's trademark hammered surface and crisp details. Boldly unscripted "DIEU PROTEGE LA FRANCE" on the rim with star marks. Hand-engraved signature "J. Després" on the bottom.
Jean Després (1889-1980) was a French jewellery maker and designer best known for his stylish Art Deco jewellery. Després was deeply inspired by his friendships with avant-garde artists in Montmartre scene at the time, including Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, among others. Després's works were collected and worn by celebrities such as Josephine Baker, Andy Warhol, Paul Signac and Andre Malraux.
Hallmarked the French Minerva No.2 mark, which guaranteed at least .800 purity of solid silver, used in Paris since 1838. Hand-engraved signature "J. Després" on the bottom.
Measurements & Condition
2 1/2 inch (6.5 cm) diameter x 3 3/8 inch (8 .5cm) wide with the handle.
Weight: 1.1 oz (33 grams) of solid silver.
Very Good Estate Condition with minor signs of light use. A few tiny dents on the rim and a small scratch/crack on the interior's bottom (only on surface, not deep.) Please refer the detail photos I added.
(Item Reference No.00613)
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JEAN DESPRÉS Vintage Sterling Silver Wine Taster "Dieu Protage La France"
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