William and Mary Antique Silver Tazza, London 1691.

Object Description

A beautifully proportioned antique silver footed salver of plain, compact form decorated with a broad gadroon edge to both top and foot. This salver is made of heavy gauge silver and feels good in the hand. To the top is a hand engraved armorial crest.

Weight 327g, 10.5 troy oz.
Diameter 20cm, 7.8ins. Height 5.3cm, 2ins.
London 1691.
Maker “IS”.
Sterling silver.

Ideal size to stand a wine glass or to serve finger food such a sandwiches, biscuits or cakes.

Maker: Simon Thriscross

Simon Thriscross, London silvermaker, apprenticed to Thomas Mann 1676 of the Draper’s Company, free 1686. In 1695 he was recorded as a working goldsmith on Ludgate Hill. He registered a largeworker’s Britannia mark in 1697. Simon took 2 apprentices, free of the Draper’s Comany.

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Object Condition

The silver tazza is in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age. The engraving is sharp. Shiny finish. There is a very slight indentation to the centre surface from use over 330 years.

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