TAZZA
Creator(s): Firm of Gronvaldt (Silversmith)
Currently in storage
About this object
Swedish silver bowl on a raised base. Lower portion of the bowl is gadrooned. Protruding lip features shell-like designs separated by x-shaped scrolls. Base: narrow at the top near the bowl with additional light lips featuring shells and x-shaped scrolls. Circular base flaring at bottom and decorated with gadrooning is separated by blade-like decoration which narrows to form a pointed tip. Base rests on four feet in the form of neoclassical designs on a shield. Marked in exterior of base: “Gronvall.” All caps within have lozenge shape: “three crowns” in a heart-shape; C4’ and on oval with small crowned figure facing proper left.
- Object name:
- TAZZA
- Made from:
- Silver
- Made in:
- Sweden
- Date made:
- ca. 1825-1875
- Size:
- 15.6 × 20 cm (6 1/8 × 7 7/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.636
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Gift of Walter Beach, 2006