This exquisite pair of sterling silver tazzas was masterfully crafted by Gorham Silversmiths, one of America’s most celebrated silver manufacturers. Each tazza features a wide, shallow bowl with a gracefully scalloped rim, echoing the scalloped footed base below—creating a harmonious sense of symmetry and balance.
The surface of each piece is richly adorned with an elaborate floral and foliate motif rendered in deep repoussé and piercing, forming a beautifully reticulated pattern around the outer edge. This openwork not only lends an airy delicacy to the design but also allows light to pass through, enhancing the visual texture and elegance of the silver.
Rising from a similarly detailed pedestal base, each tazza showcases intricate floral decoration throughout, with scrolling tendrils and blooming blossoms wrapping organically around the form. Despite their ornate design, the overall shape remains refined and well-proportioned.
The pieces are not weighted, allowing them to retain their full sterling silver purity and giving them a lighter-than-expected feel in hand. Importantly, they are free of monograms, making them ideal for personal engraving or for collectors who prefer unadorned antique silver.
These Gorham tazzas are timeless examples of high Victorian American silverwork—perfect as centerpieces, dessert servers, or statement decorative accents
Creator:
Gorham Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880's
Condition:
Excellent
This exquisite pair of sterling silver tazzas was masterfully crafted by Gorham Silversmiths, one of America’s most celebrated silver manufacturers. Each tazza features a wide, shallow bowl with a gracefully scalloped rim, echoing the scalloped footed base below—creating a harmonious sense of symmetry and balance.
The surface of each piece is richly adorned with an elaborate floral and foliate motif rendered in deep repoussé and piercing, forming a beautifully reticulated pattern around the outer edge. This openwork not only lends an airy delicacy to the design but also allows light to pass through, enhancing the visual texture and elegance of the silver.
Rising from a similarly detailed pedestal base, each tazza showcases intricate floral decoration throughout, with scrolling tendrils and blooming blossoms wrapping organically around the form. Despite their ornate design, the overall shape remains refined and well-proportioned.
The pieces are not weighted, allowing them to retain their full sterling silver purity and giving them a lighter-than-expected feel in hand. Importantly, they are free of monograms, making them ideal for personal engraving or for collectors who prefer unadorned antique silver.
These Gorham tazzas are timeless examples of high Victorian American silverwork—perfect as centerpieces, dessert servers, or statement decorative accents
Creator:
Gorham Manufacturing Company (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1880's
Condition:
Excellent
