Vintage Domaine Henri Maire Sommelier Tastevin creamer & sugar jars which can scratch the glaze

which can scratch the glaze

and open and close it with the burnished brass closure

delicate fluttered torso details

part of the inherent charm of the CARRON handmade process

and losses consistent with its history

Vintage Domaine Henri Maire Sommelier Tastevin creamer & sugar jars which can scratch the glazeVintage Sommelier Tastevin vintage likely from 1940 1970 from a historic wine estate in the Jura region of eastern France a tastevin is a shallow silver tasting cup traditionally used by winemakers and sommeliers 3. 5" diameter x 0. 75" tall What is a Tastevin? Before electricity, wine cellars (especially in places like Burgundy) were dark, damp, and lit only by candlelight. A regular glass didnt work well in those conditionsyou couldnt clearly see