An early 18th century French silver provincial wine taster, maker's mark of G.L, Les Sables D'Olonne, (jurisdiction of Poitiers), 1727-8, circular form with a ring handle and a kidney shaped thumb-piece, the bowl chased with curved sprays of foliage and floral motifs, length 11.2cm, approx. weight 2.6oz. Provenance: Silver and Plate, Christie's South Kensington, 13 July 1999, lot 148.