SILVER “TEMBLADERA” OR TASTEVIN. 1739.

Pair of silver tremblers or catavinos. 1739. (Together with Ref.z5831) No contrast marks. With inscription on the front. Both the same, each one is formed by a circular bowl with a smooth mouth and a smaller diameter bottom decorated with two S-shaped handles and an inscription on the outer edge that reads: “I am from the noble conzefo of Santiux that our local Jul presents them to us.” of the Zeballos Caves in the year 1739.” 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 handles of the scrapie: the grotesques with a human head are highlighted by very moving plant motifs, a decorative abundance that contrasts with the clean lines of the rest of the work but is common in this type of work. The lack of contrast marks does not allow the work or the artist to be located, although this is precisely what speaks in favor of a secondary silversmithing center, where the absence of control of these works was more common due to the lack of teachers and means to Ensure compliance with marking regulations. Throughout these first two thirds of the 18th century, the certain monotony of the centers of Old Castile (to which Cantabria belonged), León and Galicia was notable in comparison with the importance of Valladolid and Salamanca, which is why perhaps in the Cantabrian environment. The inscription clarifies the purpose of the quakes: they were a gift to the Council of Santiurde de Reinosa (Cantabria) from Juan de las Cuevas Ceballos, a native of this town and resident of El Puerto de Santa María de Cádiz who, in addition, proved his nobility in 1733 before the Sonsdalgo Room of the Royal Chancery of Valladolid. These are therefore two pieces made for civil use, a detail that increases its importance due to the scarcity of this type of works.

· Size: 15x11x6.5 cms.