Lot Essay
The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa has several pieces with the mark of Jean-Nicolas Amiot (1750-1821), including a wine taster almost identical to the present lot (accession no. 24069)
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A RARE FRENCH CANADIAN SILVER WINE TASTER
MARK OF JEAN-NICOLAS AMIOT, QUEBEC CITY, CIRCA 1790
Details
A RARE FRENCH CANADIAN SILVER WINE TASTER
Mark of Jean-Nicolas Amiot, Quebec City, circa 1790
Circular, the shaped tab handle with ring, the reverse of handle engraved .I.B.B, marked on reverse of handle
5¾in. (14.6cm.) long over handle; 5oz. 10dwt. (185gr.)
Mark of Jean-Nicolas Amiot, Quebec City, circa 1790
Circular, the shaped tab handle with ring, the reverse of handle engraved .I.B.B, marked on reverse of handle
5¾in. (14.6cm.) long over handle; 5oz. 10dwt. (185gr.)