Antique Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Coffee / Teapot - d. 1883-1902

Description: Summary: This antique Tiffany & Co sterling silver teapot is a beautiful piece of neoclassical style. It features a repoussé and chased pattern and is made of .925 sterling silver. The main portion of the teapot is repoussé as seen in the picture showing the inside of the pot, and the handle is chased. The teapot was crafted between 1883-1902 and is hallmarked. It is a great addition to any collection of silver antiques. Perfect for tea/coffee lovers, this teapot will make a statement on any table. Condition: This sterling silver teapot has no structural damage (punctures, dents, etc), and possesses minor scratches seen on the bottom of the pot. All hinges are fully functional, the seal of the lid is perfect and without looseness or exposures, and all parts are present. The handle is secure and no parts remain loose. The repoussé job is very fine, and the chasings on the handle are still present. In like-new condition, only needing a polish to bring back the original shine of the antique! Dimensions: 492 grams - L: 3.2 in, W: 6.4 in, H: 8.9 in. History: Looking at reference one, we can match the Tiffany hallmark with mark 'E', being that the pattern number and order numbers are separated by the letter 'T' (Tiffany). For letter 'E' of the hallmark dating list, we can obtain the general range of 1892-1902 for when this antique can date from. Being that the pattern number is "7830", we can stipulate that this silver teapot was made no earlier than 1883 (in late 1883, 7840 is the pattern number for 1884). The pattern number implies the earliest date the designs were produced. With this information, we can suggest that the design of this sterling silver teapot dates no earlier than 1883, which possesses a hallmark in the same order as hallmark 'E'. I date this antique to the time period 1883 - 1902, however it's likely that a more narrow date can be suggested at 1892 - 1902. Starting with a partnership between Charles Louis Tiffany and John B. Young, Tiffany & Co would be known for ages to come (ref. 1). At the start, the name of the company is known as Tiffany & Young, to signify the partnership between Charles and John (ref. 1). Their operations at this time includes the purchase and sales of high price and seemingly quality goods which were more than often imports of Europe and Asia (ref. 1). By 1841, J. L. Ellis joins the company which changes the name to Tiffany, Young, & Ellis (ref. 1). By 1845, the company publishes its first mail catalog known as the "blue book collection", which introduces the American's to its jewelry, and is "the pinnacle of the House’s jewelry portfolio" according to their website (ref. 1 & 2). While all the items in the blue book collection are imports, the first presence of sterling silver goods are present (ref. 1). The firm later expands its operations to 271 Broadway, New York in 1847 which allows for more room and customer accessibility of jewelry and silvers (ref. 1). Within the 271 Broadway operation, goods start to come from New York Silversmiths which often carry their marks and the Tiffanny marks (ref. 1). In 1848, Tiffany by their own representatives mouths, becomes a well-known retail shop for diamonds upon the purchase of gemstones from European aristocrats by Charles Lewis Tiffany, thereby allowing the elites of New York and America the chance to buy major jewels at home for the first time (or so they say) (ref. 2). By 1851, the company seemingly begins invest in their brand image as a quality and expensive silver and jewelry shop, by first imposing the English sterling standard of (.925), and contracting with John C. Moore for exclusive productions of silvers (ref. 1). John C. Moore is known as one of America's best silversmiths in holloware (ref. 1). John Young and J.L. Ellis both retire in 1853, allowing Charles Tiffany full control of the company, which moves to the larger headquarters at 550 Broadway, New York (ref. 1). Also at this time, the company changes its name to "Tiffany & Co", and erects a nine-foot atlas clock above the store windows, which is the oldest clock in the city present at 57th Street and Fifth Avenue today (ref 1 & 2). John C. Moore would eventually allow for his son Edward Chandler Moore to take full control of the silver company producing for Tiffany by the 1860s, which by then has a prominent reputation for being a high class goods shop (ref. 1). By 1866, Tiffany & Co. introduces the "Tiffany Timer" which is known as America's first stopwatch (or so they say), and by 1867, the company becomes the first American firm to win an award for excellence in silver at the Exposition Universelle at Paris (ref. 1 & 2). In 1868, Charles decides to purchase the Moore silversmith firm from them, and thereby becomes a retailer and manufacturer of silvers, whilst retaining Edward as a majority stockholder and general manager in the silverware segment of the company (ref. 1). Also in 1868, the company begins manufacturing gold jewelry designs which adds another segment of luxury goods to its business (ref. 2). With Edward in charge of the silver segment of the company, he began producing the flatwares, and by 1869, the company moves to the new and larger location on Union Square (ref. 1). Edward being a well traveled and cultured man begins incorporating Near & Far East designs to their silvers, as well as responding to the Aesthetic Movement styles demand (ref. 1). The Japanesque and Moorish Revival objects by this company are some of the most expensive and well known silvers on the market and in private/public collections (ref. 1). In 1877, Charles purchase a 287.42 carat yellow diamond in 1878 is cut to 128.54 being known as one of the worlds largest yellow diamonds today (ref. 2). In 1885, the company redesigns the "Great Seal" of the United States which appears on the dollar bill to this day (ref. 2). By 1886, the Tiffany Setting, which is the engagement ring we know today being a six-prong setting with a diamond inside, and by 1887, the company purchases the "French Crown Jewels", which carries perhaps at one point carried the cursed blue diamond of the queen (ref. 2). In 1902, Charles L. Tiffany passes away while his son becomes the companies first official design director, to become an influential figure in the art nouveau movement. Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Charles, is the creator of the "Tiffany Lamp", which is first in exhibition in 1893 (ref. 3). Also in 1902, the company employs their first gemologist, who discovers Kunzite and employs the bird a on rock brooch (ref. 2). With elitist successes in their business, the company moves their headquarters to 5th Avenue & 57th street in 1940, which was in the hands of the Tiffany and Moore families until 1955 (ref. 1). Uniqueness: With a pattern date no earlier than 1883, featuring ecstatic neoclassical depictions of figures and angels, this sterling silver Tiffany teapot is unique as per its existence in the market. I cannot find any same models online, and cannot find the figures represented on other Tiffany models. Being from Tiffany itself, the brand carries uniqueness which holds intrinsic value to various groups of domestic and international interest. Being of the 19th century, this Tiffany silver presents to the viewers a most iconic example of the companies employment of art Important: Offering free shipping, a 30-day return period, and open to negotiations on matters of price. Please reach out to me if you're interested in receiving more information or photos of the antique. Shipments will be sent out upon payments. Measurements can be rough and of human error, if you'd like a re-measurement for clarity purposes please message me. IMPORTANT: Please make sure the right address is sent to me, I will verify this in an email before I ship to you. References:1. https://www.925-1000.com/Tiffany_Date_Code.html2. https://www.tiffany.com/world-of-tiffany/the-world-of-tiffany-timeline/3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiffany_lamp

Price: 5225 USD

Location: Los Gatos, California

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