Vintage Swedish GAB 830 Silver Wine Taster, Hammered Vinprovare, 1974

A refined vintage Swedish 830 silver wine taster, or vinprovare, made by GAB / Guldsmedsaktiebolaget and dated 1974.

This elegant Scandinavian silver tasting cup has a shallow hammered bowl, curved thumb handle and raised footed base. The hammered surface is designed to catch and reflect light, helping show the colour and clarity of wine while also giving the piece attractive decorative texture.

The underside bears clear Swedish silver hallmarks, including the GAB maker’s mark, the Swedish three crowns national mark, the S silver standard mark and the Z9 date mark for 1974. The piece is made from Swedish .830 silver and weighs 31.9 grams.

Details

Maker: GAB / Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Origin: Sweden
Date: 1974
Era: Vintage, 1970s
Material: Swedish .830 silver
Hallmarks: GAB maker’s mark, Swedish three crowns national mark, S silver standard mark and Z9 date mark for 1974
Weight: 31.9 grams
Design: Hammered shallow bowl, curved thumb handle and raised footed base
Use: Wine taster, vinprovare, sommelier accessory, Scandinavian silver collectible or wine lover’s gift

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and careful use. No dents or monograms noted. The hammered bowl presents beautifully, and the Swedish silver hallmarks are clear and readable. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Historical and Collector Context

GAB, or Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, was one of Sweden’s well-known silver and metalware firms, active across the 20th century and associated with Scandinavian silver, nickel silver, pewter and design objects.

Wine tasters, also known as tastevins or vinprovare, were traditionally used to examine the colour, clarity and appearance of wine. The shallow bowl and reflective interior allowed wine to be viewed under changing light, while the thumb handle made the piece easy to hold.

This 1974 Swedish example combines traditional wine-tasting form with clean Scandinavian design. Its clear GAB maker’s mark, Swedish silver hallmarks, .830 silver standard and excellent condition make it appealing to collectors of Swedish silver, Scandinavian design, wine accessories, sommelier tools or vintage European table silver.

All items are vintage or antique and may show light signs of age. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Feel free to message with any questions prior to purchase.