Hallmarked silver but not very clear

Anyone have a clue what this mark might be? The item is 6" diameter not sure what it would be used for. Thanks!

 

There's a good chance this is French in origin and silver plated. The 6G stands with the amount of silver used in plating and the maker's mark, although worn was clearly in a square or rectangle and not the diamond cartouche required under French rules.

We're seen this shape before, but darned if I can remember whether we ended up with tastevin or cigar ashtray.

 

You must not have realized that you posted this item a year ago, Rose. Tastevin, Deschamps (maker.)

https://www.antiquers.com/threads/cannot-find-this-mark-rooster-head.12103/#post-173610

 

I think it's a wine tasting cup.

 

That is what Bakers means by a tastevin.

 

oh my... sorry guys! my dad has been digging thru boxes that have been packed since we moved.. =/

 

I know, we were cross-posting.

 

A Wine Sommelier will wear this on a chain around their neck. Like in this photograph.

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/somm...ecanting_and_serving_wine_at_a_restaurant.jpg

 

a 6 inch one would be rather awkward wouldn't it?

 

Here is an article about how these are used. The larger size may have been for testing only.

https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/the-return-of-the-tastevin