Lot 570
  • 570

A George III silver tazza, Benjamin & James Smith, London, 1810

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 30.4cm., 12in. diameter
finely cast open work grapevine border, the centre engraved with a crest, the spreading circular base with cast acanthus border

Condition

Hallmarks clear to rim of base. Extremely good gauge/weight. The grapevine border with a few slightly messy silver solder junctions, probably in construction. The centre with fine scratches. Good overall.
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