A 19th century Continental gilt and niello silvered metal miniature tazza


in the Renaissance stylethe shallow dished dop decorated with three female terms wtihin a deep compartmented scrolling border, the foliate rim with applied male and female grotesque maskhead mounts, the centre with a male profile portrait medalion, the baluster stem with an applied scrolling strapwork and grotesque maskhead mount, on dished circular base, 10cm high, 13.5cm diameter overall approximately