French sterling silver wine taster sommelier cup, tastevin by Puiforcat. Elegant design, the circular bowl finished with a coiled snake handle. Hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark, which depicts the goddess Minerva with a number 1 beside her denoting a silver content of .950/1000 (95% silver and higher than the standard .925 for sterling silver). Bearing maker's mark for renowned Parisian silversmith Emile PUIFORCAT, who commenced trading in 1857. Measures 4 1/8" length x 3 1/8" width x 1" height. Weighs 91.9g. In overall good condition with general wear/minimal signs of use and age, there are some shallow indentions to the bowl.