RARE 19th Century Signed Tiffany Studios York Bronze Tazza ANTIQUE 1665
Item History & Price
*Indicative of authentic early TSNY works, the signature die-stamp actually has a "v" in place of the "u" in the word "STUDIOS" so the TSNY mark actually looks like:
TIFFANY STVDIOS NEW YORK
MODEL NO. 1665(APPEARS BELOW TSNY SIGNATURE ON BOTTOM)
ART NOUVEU BRONZE DECORATIVE METALWORKSTURN OF THE CENTURYPRODUCT OF GILDED AGE AMERICA
RARE EXAMPLE OF PIONEER TIFFANY DESIGNER
Embodies a notorious period in Americ...an history when the rich elite class wanted to display their wealthso overtly that every item in their household should be elaborate and ornate. Tiffany's in particular catered to these desires in the form of their early bronze metalworks.
Dimensions:
Top: 9" wide (diameter of dish/platter)Bottom: 5" wide (diameter of pedestal/foot)Stands: 5" high
Additional Details:
Footed tazza compote (dish/platter) suited for serving, entertaining, or just display; excellent for professional staging of elegant photoshoots with numerous applications possible);
Pedestal design marks the influence on the designer at the time of its manufacture; the picture perfect example of the way in which Tiffany's was incorporating elements of nature into the design of everyday items such as this.
TIFFANY STVDIOS NEW YORK signed works are much more rare and harder to find; hence they are of greater value.
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