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William III Silver Tazza by C. Williams
William III Silver Tazza by C. Williams
William III Silver Tazza by C. Williams
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William III Silver Tazza by C. Williams

  • This is an exceptionally rare 17th-century Britannia standard silver tazza
  • It was crafted by the renowned silversmith C. Williams
  • It exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of late 17th-century English silverwork
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$9,850
Item No. 31-9244

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Description
Silver tazza
C. Williams
Hallmarked London, 1699

This exquisite Britannia standard silver tazza, crafted by the renowned silversmith C. Williams, exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of late 17th-century English silverwork. Hallmarked in London in 1699, the tazza features a circular tray adorned with a cove-raised, gadrooned rim and intricately chased foliate motif in the center, adding a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The tray is supported by a cylindrical stem that gracefully transitions. . .
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Silver tazza
C. Williams
Hallmarked London, 1699

This exquisite Britannia standard silver tazza, crafted by the renowned silversmith C. Williams, exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of late 17th-century English silverwork. Hallmarked in London in 1699, the tazza features a circular tray adorned with a cove-raised, gadrooned rim and intricately chased foliate motif in the center, adding a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The tray is supported by a cylindrical stem that gracefully transitions into an outsplayed base, finished with a domed molding. This remarkable work was also part of the esteemed Red McCombs collection, a collection that has been highly studied. 

4 1/4“ high x 12 1/4” in diameter

Provenance:
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
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William III Silver Tazza by C. Williams
Type: Other
Depth: 12.25 in. (31.12 cm)
Width: 12.25 in. (31.12 cm)
Height: 4.25 in. (10.8 cm)
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