Rare CHARLES II SILVER 10" TAZZA, London 1679 Dr Baylie Armorial FOOTED SALVER

Description: Quality Silver - Sensible Prices We are offering for sale a large and outstanding Charles II period silver tazza in fine condition complete with original engraved armorial and inscriptions that provide interesting provenance for the piece. Otherwise known as a footed salver, this 17th century silver tazza measures 10" across the top plate and has a rope-work border around the circular plate that is repeated around the pedestal foot. The centre is engraved with a coat of arms complete with mantling for Dr. Richard Baylie. The underside of the plate is further engraved with a presentation inscription that reads: "This for Richard Dighton of Clifford Christned y 6th of March 1664 from his Grand Father Dr. Richard Baylie, Dean of Sarum"Richard Baylie (1585-1667) was President of St John's College, Oxford (1633-48 & 1660-67), twice vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, Archdeacon of Nottingham & Dean of Salisbury Cathedral (1635-67). Sarum was the Roman name for the earliest settlement at Salisbury. A memorial statue of Richard Baylie can still be found at St John's College. More can be found about Richard Baylie on Wikipedia.It may be speculated that this piece was given retrospectively from the estate of Dr Richard Baylie to his grandson of Clifford Chambers in Warwickshire and was perhaps bequeathed in his will. For its great age, this silver tazza is in superb condition with a lovely patina. There are no holes, dents, nor repairs and the original solder joining the foot to the plate is still showing inside. There is a very slight impression of the foot to the flat plate, but this is obscured by the engraved armorial. The fabulous condition is a huge bonus and makes it a stand-out piece.The hallmarks remain legible with all marks struck to the top of the plate and an appropriate lion passant to the inside of the foot. The makers mark is more worn than the others, but the DB and mullet above can just be seen, although the crescent below is not visible. According to David M. Mitchell in "Silversmiths in Elizabethan & Stuart England", Daniel Beverley is the probable candidate for this maker's mark (see pages 268/9) and he was working in London from the late 1660's through to the early 1690's. Please view our specialist site for a further large selection of fine quality Victorian, Georgian and earlier silver. MEASUREMENTS: 27cm (10.6") diameter; 8cm (3.1") high; 610 grams (19.6 tr.oz.) weight. MARKS: Full set of English hallmarks (guaranteeing Sterling 925 standard silver) for London 1679 by Daniel Beverley. CONDITION: Excellent. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further questions. Best wishes, Gary. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHIPPING: Free next day UK postage by DPD. International shipping by Royal Mail International Tracked or DHL. PAYMENTS: We accept payment via bank transfer, cheque, PayPal or card payments via email/phone. ABOUT US: We have been dealing in antique silver for 30+ years and supply some of the UK's leading retail outlets with top quality stock. We enjoy a strong reputation for honesty and integrity and never sell second rate items. As leading specialists in the field of fine antique silver, we have two sites: Our first site at antiquesilverspoons.co.uk offers a wealth of information and advice about buying silver - in particular canteens of cutlery & early/collectable silver. Our second site at uksilverexchange.co.uk explains the impact of the recent high metal prices on antique sterling silver and explains how to best take advantage of the situation. You can be assured of a professional and friendly service and will never be disappointed with purchases. We offer a full money back guarantee, if you are not happy with the item, within fourteen days of receipt. Quality Silver - Sensible Prices

Price: 5495 GBP

Location: Royal Forest of Dean

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Shipping Cost: 60.12 GBP