Hermès Wine Tastevin with French 1726 Coin

A sterling silver wine taster or 'tastevin' made by Hermès. This beautifully made and designed drinking cup is very classic in its design. In this instance the handle used to angle the cup toward the mouth is the classic ring to secure on the hand, and then a large thumb rest above it to make for an easy tip to the mouth. The center of the cup is set with a genuine French silver coin, valuable in its own right, which looks wonderful with the wine running over it. The quality of the piece is wonderful throughout, with a thick gauge of silver, but a refinement to the lip. The coin at the center of this fabulous cup is a French solid silver coin dating from 1726. It was minted to commemorate the wedding of the French King Louis VX to the Polish Princess Maria Leszczyńska in August of 1725. The daughter of King Stanislaus I of Poland and Catherine Opalińska, her forty two year service was the longest of any queen in French history. A devout Roman Catholic throughout her life, Marie was pop