A John C. Moore Silver Pitcher with Masque-Form Handle Join for Tiffany & Co. (circa 1875)
A John C. Moore Silver Pitcher with Masque-Form Handle Join for Tiffany & Co., New York , circa 1875 Marks: TIFFANY & CO., 1511, M, ENGLISH STERLING 925-1000, M, 550 BROADWAY 8-3/4 x 7-3/4 x 7 inches (22.2 x 19.7 x 17.8 cm) 32 troy ounces PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN The pitcher, with beaded band to top of neck, delicately chased with stylized Neoclassical motifs, that continues toward the cast and applied bifurcated leaf form handle with scrolled join at top and headdress masque-form join at bottom, the body with an intricate chased band with a pair of griffins facing an urn-form vase on pedestal on either side of monogram KAL to center, all atop a simple round foot.
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Condition Report: Overall very good condition and presentation, with some rubbing to chased decoration and general fine surface scratches consistent with light use and polishing.
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A John C. Moore Silver Pitcher with Masque-Form Handle Join for Tiffany & Co., New York , circa 1875 Marks: TIFFANY & CO., 1511, M, ENGLISH STERLING 925-1000, M, 550 BROADWAY 8-3/4 x 7-3/4 x 7 inches (22.2 x 19.7 x 17.8 cm) 32 troy ounces PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF A SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN The pitcher, with beaded band to top of neck, delicately chased with stylized Neoclassical motifs, that continues toward the cast and applied bifurcated leaf form handle with scrolled join at top and headdress masque-form join at bottom, the body with an intricate chased band with a pair of griffins facing an urn-form vase on pedestal on either side of monogram KAL to center, all atop a simple round foot.
HID09710052018
© 2019 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Overall very good condition and presentation, with some rubbing to chased decoration and general fine surface scratches consistent with light use and polishing.
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