William III Silver Tazza by C. Williams

Silver tazza C. Williams Hallmarked London, 1699 This exquisite Britannia standard silver tazza, crafted by the renowned silversmith C. Williams, exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of late 17th-century English silverwork. Hallmarked in London in 1699, the tazza features a circular tray adorned with a cove-raised, gadrooned rim and intricately chased foliate motif in the center, adding a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The tray is supported by a cylindrical stem that gracefully transitions into an outsplayed base, finished with a domed molding. This remarkable work was also part of the esteemed Red McCombs collection, a collection that has been highly studied.  4 1/4“ high x 12 1/4” in diameter Provenance: M.S. Rau, New Orleans Red McCombs Collection, Texas M.S. Rau, New Orleans