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Exceptional Heavily Silver Plated Bronze Tazza Circa 1865
Mark J West
for sale €1,580     $1,715
£1,350
Mark J West

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Exceptional Heavily Silver Plated Bronze Tazza Circa 1865

19th century
For Sale by Mark J West
Description

An exceptional heavily silver plated bronze tazza after the antique signed by Ferdinand Levillian (sculptor) and Ferdinand Bardedienne metal foundry.

France circa 1865.

Physical Dimensions
Width
33.8cm (13.31")
Declaration

Mark J West has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Tazza to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164918
Dealers Internal Reference
1929
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Description
An exceptional heavily silver plated bronze tazza after the antique signed by Ferdinand Levillian (sculptor) and Ferdinand Bardedienne metal foundry.

France circa 1865.

Width
33.8cm (13.31")
Date of Manufacture

Mark J West has dated this Victorian Silver Plated Tazza to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164918
Dealers Internal Ref
1929
Mark J West
Mark J West
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2016

Mark west is a specialist dealer in antique glass.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark J West Profile Page

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A circular Victorian silver-plated bronze tazza featuring detailed classical relief artwork depicting mythological figures surrounding a central raised boss.
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Archive I A circular Victorian silver-plated bronze tazza featuring detailed classical relief artwork depicting mythological figures surrounding a central raised boss.

Exceptional Heavily Silver Plated Bronze Tazza Circa 1865

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Mark J West

Mark J West
Telephone 07956 117 693
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Surrey
United Kingdom
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Mark J West
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A circular Victorian silver-plated bronze tazza featuring detailed classical relief artwork depicting mythological figures surrounding a central raised boss.
Exceptional heavily silver plated bronze tazza circa 1865
Ref: SA1164918
A circular Victorian silver-plated bronze tazza featuring detailed classical relief artwork depicting mythological figures surrounding a central raised boss.
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A tazza is a wide, shallow dish mounted on a short pedestal or footed stem, historically designed for serving fruit or displaying detailed metalwork. Popularised during the Renaissance and revitalised throughout the Victorian era, these pieces frequently feature intricate relief decoration depicting classical or mythological motifs.

Victorian artisans typically cast the core vessel in bronze or brass using detailed moulds to capture relief artwork before applying a thin layer of pure silver via electroplating. This technique combined the structural durability and substantial weight of cast metal with the bright finish of solid sterling silver.

Authentic 19th-century examples display maker marks or electroplate hallmarks, sharp high-relief casting detail, and gentle wear patterns where the silver plating has softened over prominent high points to expose the underlying bronze core.

A decorative tazza functions effectively as a focal point on a dining table, console, or sideboard, operating either as an elevated standalone sculpture or as a vessel for displaying decorative spheres or dry botanicals.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, lint-free cloth and specialized silver polish intended for electroplated items to prevent stripping the thin silver layer. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh liquid dips, or prolonged exposure to moisture, which can degrade electroplated surfaces and accelerate oxidisation.
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