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Stunning Pair Antique English Etched Glass Tazza C.1900
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Stunning Pair Antique English Etched Glass Tazza C.1900

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
Description

A fabulous and pristine late Victorian pair of glass Tazza or Comport dishes with the most exquisite acid etched decoration.

Late Victorian in era, dating to around 1890 / 1900 they are undamaged and each measures 7 3/4" in diameter x 6" tall.

Item ID: 36248

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Etched Glass Tazza to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 03271115
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Neoclassical acid-etched anthemion and Greek fret bands: fashion of the 1890s and 1900s.
Three-part hand assembly joined at the stem knop: standard turn-of-the-century manufacture.
Faint rubbing beneath the foot rims: normal movement across table tops over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA324445
Dealers Internal Reference
36248
Description
A fabulous and pristine late Victorian pair of glass Tazza or Comport dishes with the most exquisite acid etched decoration.
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Late Victorian in era, dating to around 1890 / 1900 they are undamaged and each measures 7 3/4" in diameter x 6" tall.
Puckerings

Item ID: 36248

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Antique Etched Glass Tazza to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 03271115
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Neoclassical acid-etched anthemion and Greek fret bands: fashion of the 1890s and 1900s.
Three-part hand assembly joined at the stem knop: standard turn-of-the-century manufacture.
Faint rubbing beneath the foot rims: normal movement across table tops over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA324445
Dealers Internal Ref
36248
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A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases.
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Archive I A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases.

Stunning Pair Antique English Etched Glass Tazza C.1900

Archive II A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases. View II
Archive III A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases. View V
Archive VI A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases. View VI
Archive VII A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases. View IX
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A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases.
Stunning Pair Antique English Etched Glass Tazza c.1900
Ref: SA324445
A pair of antique clear glass tazzas featuring delicate acid-etched classical foliage patterns around wide shallow bowls on stemmed pedestal bases.
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  • ObjectTazzas
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialEtched Glass, Clear Glass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsAcid etching, Classical foliage, Stemmed pedestal base, Shallow bowl

This pair of Edwardian glass tazzas, also known as comport dishes, dates from around 1900. Made from clear glass with a polished finish, each piece comprises a wide, shallow bowl supported by a stemmed pedestal base. The bowls and rims feature a delicate acid-etched decoration with classical foliage motifs, showcasing fine detailing around the entire circumference. Each tazza measures 20 cm in diameter and 15 cm tall. These decorative display stands suit traditional domestic interiors and fit well in a dining room as a table centrepiece for serving fruit or sweets. They also function as display items on a sideboard, dresser or mantelpiece in an English country house setting, adding period charm to everyday interior displays without overpowering surrounding tableware.

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A tazza is a shallow, wide-rimmed bowl or dish mounted on a stemmed pedestal base, traditionally used since antiquity for serving fruit, sweets, or display. During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, etched clear glass versions became prominent elements of formal dining table settings.

These pieces were typically crafted from hand-blown lead crystal or clear glass, with decorative detailing added via acid etching or wheel engraving. The bowl and stemmed pedestal base were joined while hot, creating a single cohesive piece of glassware.

Authentic period etched glass displays fine, crisp classical or floral patterns with subtle variations characteristic of hand production. Examining the foot rim often reveals delicate wear marks consistent with genuine age and use, alongside a smoothed pontil spot on the underside.

Style a single tazza or pair upon a dining table, sideboard, or kitchen island to serve as a low-profile centerpiece. They can be presented empty to emphasize the etched glasswork, or utilized to hold fresh citrus fruits, decorative spheres, or confectionery.

Hand wash gently using lukewarm water, a mild non-abrasive liquid soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid dishwashers, harsh chemicals, and sudden temperature shifts, which can cause thermal shock or irreversible clouding of the clear glass.
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