{"product_id":"1850s-antique-cast-copper-art-union-tazza-featuring-rim-border-with-putti-frolicking-in-scrolling-foliage","title":"1850s Antique Cast Copper ART UNION Tazza featuring Rim Border with Putti Frolicking in Scrolling Foliage","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a Victorian cast copper tazza dating to the 1840s \/ 1850s.  It was made by the Art Union of London and is possibly an electrotype made by Elkington for them to award to members as a prize. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe tazza has a dish on top of a sweeping foot. The dish has a border of relief of Renaissance revival foliate and putti,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Art Union held subscription lotteries that awarded pieces of art as prizes. An Annual Ballot was held in which members’ tickets were drawn from a drum and the prizes were allotted accordingly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepending on the rules of the Union prize winners were either awarded a specific work or could select one from an exhibition. Many of the Art Unions held an annual exhibition of prize winner’s prizes which was open to subscribers and members of the public. As these Unions became increasingly popular they often commissioned pieces in small limited editions (as is this tazza).  The Art Union of London was founded in 1836 and wound up in 1912. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe plate would have originally had an \"Art Union of London\" reference on the base - but this tazza has had the base weighted and filled to give extra weight and substance to the dish. It is no longer visible.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis example is in lovely condition - the copper glows and has a fine patina of age to it. It has no dents or disfiguring scratches. It is a nice item to add to your collection of early Victorian \/ Elkington metalware. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: the diameter of the plate section is 8 inches (20 cm) and the height is 3 inches (8.5 cm). The foot measures 3 1\/4 inches (8.2 cm). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI have taken lots of images for your inspection. These Art Union prices are rather hard to source - and this one is in such good condition for an item nearly 180 years old.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePostage will be with Royal Mail Tracked (Small Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55949100220795,"sku":"31\/10\/2023 GRASSMARKET","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/1850s-antique-cast-copper-art-union-tazza-featuring-rim-border-with-putti-frolicking-in-scrolling-foliage-victorian-511.webp?v=1781531914","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/1850s-antique-cast-copper-art-union-tazza-featuring-rim-border-with-putti-frolicking-in-scrolling-foliage","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}