SILVER CUP (TEMBLADERA) OR WINE TASTING CUP. 18TH CENTURY.

Tembladera or catavinos. Silver. Century XVIII. Container known as catavinos or tembladera (as it does not have a foot) made of silver in its color with two flat “ce” shaped handles topped by volutes and decorated with wavy elements on the outside, which has a decoration on the edge (on the outside ) of simple plant elements alternating with simple geometric elements made with lines and dots. In the background, inside, a plant element appears. In Spanish silversmithing, Baroque trends were maintained during almost the first two thirds of the 18th century, except in the capital, where Rococo forms were already introduced without displacing the previous ones. It would not be until 1740 when French silversmiths introduced these innovations in Madrid, which would slowly spread to the rest of the centers, depending on areas and masters. This survival of the 17th century forms can be seen in the fact that bernegales tembladeras were, in general, more common pieces in the 17th century, remaining during the 18th century relegated to centers far from the main creative areas. Weight: 91 grams.

· Size: 14,5x11x3,5 cms