Sterling Flatware: Tiffany

Japonesque sterling silver and mixed metal gravy ladle with modish bugs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. Tapering shaft with double-sided hand hammering and applied wraparound dragonflies. Deep and plain kidney bowl. Fully marked including no. 1017, phrase “Sterling silver / and- gold”, and patent year 1880. Fine condition.

Length: 7 1/2 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BS604

Sterling silver long-handled salad serving spoon and fork in Lap Over Edge pattern. Made by Tiffany, ca. 1885. Allover hand-hammering, a tapering handle, and applied ornament (fish and foliage on fork, foliage on spoon). The fork shank has a curvilinear bowl and 3 tines. The spoon has a crimped and scalloped bowl. Shank and bowl interior lightly gilt.

An early pair in this pattern, which was first produced in 1880. Hallmarks include no. 911 (spoon) and 917 (fork). Excellent condition with... Click for details