The small round tazza, or footed waiter, with a plain surface and moulded rim

on a short hand raised trumpet form foot (planishing marks to the interior; centering dot to waiter);
rubbed makers maker in a quatrefoil, with P clearly stuck in right lobe –
Arnett & Pocock registered a mark of HAEP in a quatrefoil in 1720, Grimwade #81

"Tazza" (meaning "cup" in Italian)

has a long history of usage in Europe and England, from the 16th through the 19th century.

They were used for food service, and the height gave additional space on the table,

as well as adding grandeur to the meal.
The early Continental "dished" form became flatter with a lower foot on in 17th century Britain.
Tazzas (tasse) were made in silver, glass and ceramic.
 
Condition : Good with normal wear and patination for the age and period;

centering dot visible to top and verso, so likely no monogram or arms removals

5.75" Diameter x 1.75" High / 5.1 oz.

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George I Silver Tazza, London, 1720, poss. Arnett & Pocock 

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