Vintage Domaine Henri Maire Sommelier Tastevin creamer & sugar jars often hand-painted with floral motifs

often hand-painted with floral motifs

Holds up to 12 oz

100% cotton knit

delicate fluttered torso details

it is equally charming today styled on a countertop

Vintage Domaine Henri Maire Sommelier Tastevin creamer & sugar jars often hand-painted with floral motifsVintage 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