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Viennese silver-gilt, agate, and opal-encrusted tazza

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Viennese silver-gilt, agate, and opal-encrusted tazza
Austrian, Late 19th Century
Height 9cm, width 8cm, depth 6cm

This superb tazza combines a silver-gilt base with a fluted agate dish. Oval in shape, the agate is of a pleasing deep red colour, that superbly contrasts the shining gilded silver below.

The bowl is supported by an openwork dish, which alternates oval garnets and opals with charming silver-gilt putti. The underside of the support is engraved with foliate designs. Holding up the agate dish and support is a small kneeling figure, who is surrounded by a scrollwork fence that is decorated with further gemstones and cherubs.

The entire composition sits on a lobed quatrefoil base, which is adorned with repoussé decoration that mirrors the designs on the underside of the bowl’s support. The base is similarly decorated with applied gemstones. The piece stands on four, winged cherubim feet.

With its sweet size and luxurious materials, this is a highly desirable piece of antique Viennese craftsmanship.

More Information

Origin:	Austria
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Agate, Opal, Semi-precious stones, Silver-gilt.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17695
Incollect Reference #:	741561

Dimensions

W.	3.15 in;	H.	3.54 in;	D.	2.36 in;
W.	8 cm;	H.	9 cm;	D.	6 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.