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19th Century Blue John Tazza of Small Size
Mark Jones Antiques
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19th Century Blue John Tazza of Small Size

19th century
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A rare Blue John tazza, Millers Vein, Derbyshire, England, circa 1820, of small size, on a conforming pedestal and an Ashford black marble plinth, restorations to tazza bowl.

Dimensions: 7.5cm high, 9.5cm diameter, 4.5cm square at base

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Antique Blue John Tazza to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216679
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MJWOA0084
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Description
A rare Blue John tazza, Millers Vein, Derbyshire, England, circa 1820, of small size, on a conforming pedestal and an Ashford black marble plinth, restorations to tazza bowl.

Dimensions: 7.5cm high, 9.5cm diameter, 4.5cm square at base

Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Jones Antiques has dated this Antique Blue John Tazza to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1216679
Dealers Internal Ref
MJWOA0084
Mark Jones Antiques
Mark Jones Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Mark jones antiques are dealers in fine antique furniture, ‘design’, works of art, and works by the sporting artist ‘snaffles’.

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A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base.
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Archive I A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base.

19th Century Blue John Tazza of Small Size

Archive II A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base. View II
Archive III A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base. View III
Archive IV A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base. View IV
Archive V A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base. View V
Archive VI A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base. View VI
Archive VII A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base. View VII
Archive VIII A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base. View VIII
Archive IX A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base. View IX
Archive X A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base. View X
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Mark Jones Antiques
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Northwick Park
Cotswolds
United Kingdom

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A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base.
19th Century Blue John Tazza of Small Size
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A small 19th-century Blue John fluorite tazza with purple and yellow banding, mounted on a turned stem and a square black marble base.
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A Blue John tazza is a decorative shallow bowl mounted on a pedestal stem, carved from Derbyshire fluorite known for its distinct purple, yellow, and white banding. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces were frequently acquired as luxury decorative objects and Grand Tour souvenirs.

These objects are turned from Derbyshire Blue John, a mineral variety of fluorite found near Castleton in Derbyshire, England. They are typically mounted on bases crafted from black marble or slate to provide stability and contrast against the natural banding of the stone.

Authentic 19th-century examples present irregular colour veins ranging from deep violet to pale yellow, often accompanied by natural internal fissures. Early craftsmen applied rosin resin to strengthen the mineral during hand-turning, leaving subtle historical surface traits around the stem and foot.

A compact stone tazza functions effectively as a focal accent on a mantelpiece, desk, or bookshelf. Positioned near a source of ambient light, the translucent fluorite allows light to pass through, highlighting the rich internal colour banding.

Blue John is a soft mineral sensitive to heat and moisture. Clean by dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding contact with water, chemical solvents, or liquid polishes that could break down original resin binders.
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