Lot 703. An Italian silver tazza, unmarked, probably 17th century. Estimate 2,000 — 3,000 GBP. Lot sold 2,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's.

embossed and chased with facetted flutes, centred by applied stylized knop, on tall spirally gadrooned foot; 25cm., 9 3/4 in. diameter; 502gr., 16oz. 2dwt.

Note: A comparable 17th century tazza, with Venice marks was sold Sothebys Geneva, 8th May 1989, lot 61.

Sotheby's. From Earth to Fire, London, 01 Nov 2017