![]() ![]() The year 1851 was an important year in the history of American silver, Tiffany, Young & Ellis, seeking to give their silver goods distinction, became the first American firm to introduce the use of the English Sterling (.925) standard in American made silver.ĭeciding that they wanted more control, they contracted with the firm of John C. The goods were made mostly by New York City silversmiths and often bore their maker's marks, as well as the Tiffany retailer's mark. It is here that American made silver finally took its place alongside the Tiffany name. The firm expanded to larger quarters at 271 Broadway in 1847, the move enabled a significant increase in the retailing of silver and jewelry. The first of the Tiffany "Blue Book" catalogs appeared in 1845 and with it the first indications of silver merchandise carried a small range of personal items and all, almost certainly, imported. Ellis joined the firm and the name changed to Tiffany, Young & Ellis. Although America was in a deep economic recession, the store soon acquired a respected name and flourished with its quality merchandise imported from Europe, India and the Orient. It began not as a jewelry & silver emporium, but as a purveyor of stationery and fancy goods under the name Tiffany & Young. The Tiffany dynasty was founded in 1837 at 259 Broadway in New York City by Charles Louis Tiffany and partner John B. This is the number 17 of the edition of 60 pieces produced. Tiffany and was first produced in the 1900. Note: This model 14627 was designed by Charles L. after his death, the date letters were based on the initial of the current tiffany president 1891-1902 Charles L. Moore, who was the head of tiffany's silver operations until 1891. The first date letter "M (old English) used by Tiffany’s represented Edward C. Flatware also usually includes a pattern number. Note: Tiffany silver holloware and flatware is generally marked Tiffany & Co and generally includes date letters indicating the period it was made. Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the silver assay mark, the order number, the inventory reference, the letter T for Charles L. Exceptional and rare example of Tiffany's finest work. 925/.999 with very high polished finish.ĭesigned with a hint of rococo style and decorated with florals, bows, tassels motifs and flying angels through a fluted column and rim, footed in the base with four repousse scrolls.Īs with all Tiffany pieces, the quality and design are beyond compare. ![]() This extremely rare piece is from an edition of only 60 pieces and was carefully crafted with beautiful art nouveau patterns in solid sterling silver. Tiffany during the transitional periods of the end of the Victorian era to the Edwardian era (1901-1911). This model was designed under the directory presidency of Charles L. Letters.Beautiful antique trumpet vase made at the Tiffany studios in New York city, between the 19. NOTE: Silversmith's initials are usually in bold That the attribution to Paris of marks with this heading isīelow some examples of marks of Paris silversmiths are presented: Many other towns like Tours, La Rochelle, Poitiers, etc.), so Mark stamping was not reserved only to Paris other places inįrance were allowed to use a similar device (in Brittany and in Unfortunately, this way of organizing the This procedure was implemented in the 14th century and lasted up In Paris, the mark was compulsorily headed by a crownedįleur-de-lys, with a pellet at each side ("grain", used to Master usually associated his initials with a symbol in-between. Each silversmith had his own registered mark. ![]()
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