Used in England primarily as a way of serving food, the silver Tazza was actually first seen in Italy during the 16th century, intended to be used as a drinking vessel. During the latter part of the 17th Century, English silversmiths created flatter ‘salvers on a stand’, and it was these useful serving pieces that would have graced the tables of wealthy households, elevating the food and providing more space during meals.
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Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1909 by Walker & Hall, this charming Antique Sterling Silver Suite of a Pair of Vases and a Tazza, feature pierced decoration around the rims, and are presented in their original box.
£1,475
Hallmarked in London in 1934 by Tessiers Ltd., this fine quality, George V, Sterling Silver Tazza, is plain in style, featuring a hand hammered finish to the pedestal foot, and reed detailing. The tazza measures 2.5"(6cm) tall, by 9.75"(25cm) in diameter, and weighs 27.2 troy ounces.
£1,575