Item number: 60133
A Queen Anne Britannia silver tazza,
London 1708 by Nathaniel Lock
Standing on a central round foot, the rim with ribbed moulding.
Outstandingly preserved and large Queen Anne tazza made of Britannia silver (which corresponds to a silver content of 958/1000 and thus has a higher fineness than sterling silver) without repairs, with original preserved surface.
28.2 cm / 11.10″ diameter, 8 cm / 3.14″; approx. 580 g /18.64 oz
Nathaniel Lock was apprenticed to Roger Strickland in 1680, and got free in 1687. He entered his first mark as smallworker circa in 1687. Three other marks were entered as largeworker in 1699. He died in 1749.
