This extraordinary pair of silver gilt tazzas bears the coat of arms of England’s King George III, and was crafted by the famed partnership of Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith. Masterful hand-chasing is present on the base and rim, which also features a highly detailed, openwork grapevine decoration. The partnership of Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith produced some of the greatest silver works of the early 19th century and their repertoire often included brilliant royal commissions such as these tazzas.

Hallmarked London, 1803