ELIZABETH II PIERCED STERLING SILVER TAZZA, SHEFFIELD, 1959

A sterling silver tazza featuring a wide, intricate border of pierced scrolling vines and lush grape clusters, framed by a robustly cast foliate rim. This decorative motif transitions into a mirror-polished central well with a distinctively lobed perimeter. The entire piece is elevated upon a stepped, spreading circular foot. This tazza exemplifies the mid-20th-century revival of traditional neo-rococo sensibilities, combining heavy-gauge silver with the delicate, airy aesthetic characteristic of high-quality Sheffield pierced work.

Ht. 10.5 in., Dia. 2.25 in.