Tiffany Sterling Tea Set 1891 Hand Decorated - No Mono
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18885618 | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Brand: Tiffany & Co. | Pattern: Shell & Floral |
| Composition: Sterling Silver |
TIFFANY STERLING TEA SET c1891 - TIFFANY RE-ISSUE OF 1878 PATTERN
A beautifully hand chased, c1891 Tiffany sterling silver breakfast tea service.
The very early pattern number "5230" denotes that the pattern was introduced much earlier, around 1878.
And was re-issued by the Tiffany work shop, given tremendous client interest.
Gently tapering trumpet form.Center hand decorated flower framed heart medallion, itse...lf framedby wavy vine and feathered leaf with flower trail.Satin surface background.Scrolling sea shell and vine border above and below.
Cover retains the original smooth surface globe finial above contrasting chasedfloral on satin.Smooth surface swan's neck spout with chased shell collar rising fromlayered scallop shell mount.Flower decorated angular handle wit shell collar.The open sugar with drop ring handles, a design feature sought by collectors.
This c1891 Tiffany sterling hand decorated breakfast teapotis just under 6 1/4 inches handle to spoutand the complete set weighs 23 1/2 standard ounces.
Never monogrammed.
In very, very fine condition.
Interior of the teapot is clean as if little used.
Rich sterling patina, retains original detail.
Couple tiny shallow bumps, must hunt to find.
Original heat stops, buyers must obey state law on purchase of items with bit ofmaterial from endangered species.
Applicable sales tax.
A beautifully hand chased, c1891 Tiffany sterling silver breakfast tea service.
The very early pattern number "5230" denotes that the pattern was introduced much earlier, around 1878.
And was re-issued by the Tiffany work shop, given tremendous client interest.
Gently tapering trumpet form.Center hand decorated flower framed heart medallion, itse...lf framedby wavy vine and feathered leaf with flower trail.Satin surface background.Scrolling sea shell and vine border above and below.
Cover retains the original smooth surface globe finial above contrasting chasedfloral on satin.Smooth surface swan's neck spout with chased shell collar rising fromlayered scallop shell mount.Flower decorated angular handle wit shell collar.The open sugar with drop ring handles, a design feature sought by collectors.
This c1891 Tiffany sterling hand decorated breakfast teapotis just under 6 1/4 inches handle to spoutand the complete set weighs 23 1/2 standard ounces.
Never monogrammed.
In very, very fine condition.
Interior of the teapot is clean as if little used.
Rich sterling patina, retains original detail.
Couple tiny shallow bumps, must hunt to find.
Original heat stops, buyers must obey state law on purchase of items with bit ofmaterial from endangered species.
Applicable sales tax.
