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TIFFANY AMERICAN SILVER PAIR OF BASKETS CIRCA 1905  


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This is a charming pair of sterling silver baskets in the Rococo Revival style by Tiffany & Co. Each oval basket stands on a scroll and bracket footring and has a wide, undulating basket with all-over pierced quatrefoil pattern, accented with a lovely border of dynamic scrolls. Each basket has a lovely hinged swing-arm handle that is sculpturally formed with flowers and scrolls. The reverse of the handle is engraved with conforming decoration showing incredible attention to detail. Each basket is in excellent condition, and is the finest quality and gauge silver. Each measures approx. 8 1/2” high, to the top of the handle, approx. 10” long, and 8 ½” wide. Each is marked under the base with the mark of Tiffany & Co., the words Makers, Sterling Silver 925-1000, pattern number 15623, order number 2168, and the letter C for its founder Charles T. Cook, used from 1902-1907. The wonderful size and timeless decoration of these baskets makes them remarkable versatile and decorative. An excellent wedding gift!   Price: $7,000.00   Stock #BC722


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