Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Compote

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver centerpiece stand or compote in pattern 23665J from early 1950s and in exquisite Mid-Century Modern style with flowing design. It measures 4 3/4'' in height by 5.5'' in diameter, weighs 8 ozt, and bears hallmarks as shown. Founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Brooklyn, 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. 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 catalogue 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. Its exceptionally enduring legacy as a luxury brand is still vibrant to this day. Please feel free to e-mail us with any questions, and please see our other listings.

Maker

Tiffany & Co.

Date / Era

1950s

Category

Miscellaneous Rarities

Reference

407495

Material

Sterling silver