French Taste Vin Snake Handle 950 Sterling Silver 1900

French 950 sterling silver taste vin ot wine tasting dish, having round lobed body with applied handle in form of a snake. c. 1900. Maker's mark is unclear. Assay marks with bigorne on the body and handle. This splendid dish is 3 1/8" in diameter, 4 1/8" from edge to handle, 15/16" tall and weighs 64 grams or 2 ozs Troy. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.