Sterling Silver Tazzas / Centrepieces - Antique Victorian (1882)

This exceptional antique Victorian pair of silver tazza/centrepieces, in sterling standard, have a circular rounded form onto circular swept pedestal and domed spreading foot.

The surface of each centrepiece has a frosted finish and is encircled with broad bands of engraved simplified undulating water lily decoration.

The central circular well is embellished with further engraved lily ornamentation, encompassed with an incurved arched decorated border.

The lower portion of each knopped pedestal is encompassed with an engraved lobed decorated border, in addition to a plain band.

Maker: Alexander Crichton

Date: 1882

This pair of silver tazza are an exceptional gauge of silver for their type, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each tazza dish are all very clear; the hallmarks are deeply struck due to the exceptional gauge of silver.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Height 10.4cm/4.1"

Diameter of rim 19.7cm/7.8"

Diameter of base 10.5cm/4.1"

18.9 troy ounces/587g