An elegant sterling silver pedestal tazza crafted by the celebrated American luxury house Tiffany & Co., renowned for its exceptional silverwork and refined design.
The tazza features a broad circular dish raised on a gracefully tapering pedestal foot, creating a balanced and sculptural silhouette that embodies the timeless sophistication associated with Tiffany silver. The rim of the dish is delicately pierced with a repeating laurel garland motif, lending the piece a subtle neoclassical character while allowing light to pass through the openwork border.
At the center of the dish appears an engraved monogram, adding a personalized historical touch to the otherwise restrained design. The clean lines of the pedestal stem and gently flared base provide an elegant contrast to the decorative pierced rim, demonstrating Tiffany’s mastery of proportion and refinement.
Tazzas of this form were traditionally used for presenting fruit, sweets, or pastries, and they also serve beautifully as a centerpiece or decorative object on a dining or console table.
A classic example of American sterling silver tableware by Tiffany & Co., combining understated ornamentation with graceful form and enduring craftsmanship.
Creator:
Tiffany & Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940
Condition:
Excellent
An elegant sterling silver pedestal tazza crafted by the celebrated American luxury house Tiffany & Co., renowned for its exceptional silverwork and refined design.
The tazza features a broad circular dish raised on a gracefully tapering pedestal foot, creating a balanced and sculptural silhouette that embodies the timeless sophistication associated with Tiffany silver. The rim of the dish is delicately pierced with a repeating laurel garland motif, lending the piece a subtle neoclassical character while allowing light to pass through the openwork border.
At the center of the dish appears an engraved monogram, adding a personalized historical touch to the otherwise restrained design. The clean lines of the pedestal stem and gently flared base provide an elegant contrast to the decorative pierced rim, demonstrating Tiffany’s mastery of proportion and refinement.
Tazzas of this form were traditionally used for presenting fruit, sweets, or pastries, and they also serve beautifully as a centerpiece or decorative object on a dining or console table.
A classic example of American sterling silver tableware by Tiffany & Co., combining understated ornamentation with graceful form and enduring craftsmanship.
Creator:
Tiffany & Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940
Condition:
Excellent
