Pair of Tiffany & Co. French Sterling Silver Tureens from Early 20th Century
Pair of Tiffany & Co. 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver tureens or covered bowls made in France in the early 20th century, beautifully adorned with engraved and raised motifs on the lid and handles, with removable 0.950 silver liners. Exquisitely detailed, they measure 11 3/4'' from handle to handle (6 3/4'' without) by 8'' in depth by 5'' in height with the lid (3 1/4'' without), weigh 130 troy ounces, and bear hallmarks as shown.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog to be distributed in the US. In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.
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