{"product_id":"mid-century-english-silver-plated-wine-taster-tastevin-by-falstaff-vintage-barware","title":"Mid-Century English Silver Plated Wine Taster (Tastevin) by Falstaff | Vintage Barware","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the modernist … a mid-century English silver-plated wine taster (tastevin) by Falstaff, measuring approximately 3-3\/8 inches across and dating to the 1950s–1960s. Our example features a smooth hemispherical bowl, scroll-form thumb rest, and traditional finger ring, and is marked “Falstaff Silver Plate England.”   Presented in excellent vintage condition, its compact scale and reflective finish make it especially suited to use as a desk catchall, valet dish, or small bar-side accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Falstaff trademark was used by Arnold E. Williams \u0026amp; Sons Ltd of Birmingham, a post-war British manufacturer specializing in silver-plated tableware and giftware. Registered in 1949, the mark appears on a wide range of mid-century domestic and barware intended for both home and export markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 3-3\/8” (bowl) x 4-3\/4” (including thumb rest) x 1”\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2.8 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition notes: Excellent vintage condition overall with light surface marks from gentle handling. Silver-plated finish remains bright and even with no brassing, peeling, or pitting observed. Bowl interior is clean and well preserved. Thumb rest and finger ring are securely attached with clean seams and no looseness or wobble. Underside of thumb rest stamped “FALSTAFF SILVER PLATE ENGLAND,” with marking remaining crisp and fully legible. No dents, distortion, or repairs noted. Other items in photos not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless noted, all items are hand-wrapped and gift-boxed. We offer flat rate shipping via USPS Ground Advantage for $10, or USPS Priority Mail for $15. Orders over $100 ship free via USPS Priority Mail — any shipping charges for orders over $100 will be refunded after checkout. We pack with safety and care using recycled and recyclable materials whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorry, no returns or cancellations.  Please view all photos for more detail and feel free to contact the shop with any questions prior to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pickess \u0026 Parr","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42497836580951,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/9302\/2807\/files\/PSX_20260126_101158.jpg?v=1769458892","url":"https:\/\/www.pickessandparr.com\/products\/mid-century-english-silver-plated-wine-taster-tastevin-by-falstaff-vintage-barware","provider":"Pickess \u0026 Parr | Vintage Objects for Gentlemen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}