A Tiffany & Co. Silver and Mixed Metal Tray, New York, circa 1880. Marks: TIFFANY & CO., 5308 MAKERS 9433, STERLING-SILVER...

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A Tiffany & Co. Silver and Mixed Metal Tray, New York, circa 1880
Marks: TIFFANY & CO., 5308 MAKERS 9433, STERLING-SILVER-AND-OTHER-METALS, 364
1 x 17-1/8 x 12 inches (2.5 x 43.5 x 30.5 cm)
1906 grams (61.2803 troy ounces)

Property from a Southern Gentleman

PROVENANCE:
Christies, New York, Important English, Continental and American Silver, May 17, 2012, lot 201;
Christies, New York, Important American Furniture, Silver, Prints, Folk Art, January 18, 2001, lot 295.

The shaped rectangular tray with hand-hammered surface, inset copper, brass and finely chased gold-winged dragonfly and a tomato vine embellished with copper and brass details within finely engraved leaves and a diminutive insect, the inside edge of rim with a copper beetle, tray set on four cloud-form feet.





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