Check the listing for details. Swedish Solid Silver Brandy Taster Johan Soderdahl Soderkoping Date Marked 1790. Listed at 499.99 USD. Swedish Solid Silver Brandy Taster Johan Soderdahl Soderkoping Made 1790 Presented is a solid silver brandy or wine taster with an hallmark mark for silver made in Soderkoping Sweden by Johan Soderdahl working 1756-1799 with a date mark for silver made in 1790. I have posted a picture of my research in the photos above. This is marked for at least 830 fine Swedish silver; American standard sterling silver is 925 fine so there is slightly less silver in this alloy. This beautiful antique piece has a great ball shaped finial on one side and a figural cherubs head with in thumb handle on the other with gadroon sides with decorative design below the rim and rest on a small raised pedestal base. It has a great period script underneath the thumb handle with a date of 1790 and has only a few dings, a slightly leaning ball finial, a slight wobble from out of round pedestal ring base, some visible push in of base that is visible from the interior and some fine scratches from gentle use and care. It is an excellent item or the collector of Swedish silver and antique silver and breweriana pieces. I have an interesting assortment of items listed so please look at my other auctions. Dimensions: 5” inches x 2 7/8” inches across bowl, 2 1/2" inches highest Weight: 2.4 ounces on my postal scale or 67 grams Marks: an import mark for silver a city mark for silver made in Soderkoping Sweden, an IS mark in lozenge for silver by Johan Soderdahl. A date mark H 2 for silver made in 1790. I have posted a picture of my research in the photos above please see pictures for research Condition: some dings, a slightly leaning ball finial, a slight wobble from out of round pedestal ring base, a period script monogram or dedication with date 1790, some fine scratches from gentle use and care. I am happy to answer questions and to send additional photos thanks for looking and please see my other auctions. This is my hobby and I do it for fun and a little spare cash. I describe my items to the best of my abilities. Please ask questions if there is anything in particular that you need to know. I like to keep it fun as eBay is a nice market place and I have made contact with many wonderful people who share my hobby. _________________________________________ Stuff You Should Read About How We Do Business ~We do not end auctions early for offers. 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