Large Georgian Tazza with Galleried Rim c1780

Description

Heading : Large Georgian tazza with galleried rim
Period : George III – c1780
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Double Folded galleried rim
Stem : Octagonal shouldered pedestal stem with annular cushion
Foot : Folded domed
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size :  17.1cm height. 31.2cm diameter bowl. 17.3cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks – there are quite a number of inclusions from manufacture – scattered bubbles and flecks of clinker
Restoration : None
Weight: 1648 grams

References :

English and Irish Glass Book 5 (Table Wares) by Georffrey Willis pg. 8

We have a very special client who shares his time between Switzerland and a Palladian house in Italy. We had the great pleasure of delivering his complete stack of tazzas and all requisite jelly and custard cups and to be given the opportunity to prepare the contents for display at a large Georgian themed dinner party. I remember the applause and gasps of admiration when they were brought to the table. Luckily the ‘creme anglaise’ and apple jelly set in time.