A Rare & Important 18th Century Silver Tastevin by Francois Ignace Ranvoyze, Quebec Circa 1780
The plain bowl affixed with a shell-shaped thumbpiece, the underside of the bowl bearing makers marks for noted Quebec silversmith Francois Ignace Ranvoyze (1739-1819). The underside of the thumbpiece bearing owner’s initials.
Measuring, 3.5” diameter x 4.5” wide. Weight,101 grams.