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An Excellent Tiffany & Co. Silver Envelope or Stamp Moistener
Andrew Cox Antiques
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An Excellent Tiffany & Co. Silver Envelope or Stamp Moistener

1940 - 1960
Description

This is a rare and collectable silver item from the great name of Tiffany & Co. The body is cylindrical shaped with a wide, raised base and a pull-off lid. The lid is delicately pierced to allow water to moisten the adhesive on envelopes for sealing. Presented here in the original Tiffany felt pocket, this is a wonderful piece with a practical use. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits .

Hallmarks :- Tiffany & Co, makers, Sterling, patent number, L ( for William T Lusk, Director - dates below).

Date :- New York 1956-65.

Maker :- Tiffany & Co.

Height :- 5.5 cms.

Diameter :- 2 cms. (widest point).

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Stamp Moistener to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095325
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA932
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Description
This is a rare and collectable silver item from the great name of Tiffany & Co. The body is cylindrical shaped with a wide, raised base and a pull-off lid. The lid is delicately pierced to allow water to moisten the adhesive on envelopes for sealing. Presented here in the original Tiffany felt pocket, this is a wonderful piece with a practical use. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A polished cylindrical sterling silver stamp moistener shown next to its original fabric storage pouch.
fig 1. An Excellent Tiffany & Co. Silver Envelope or Stamp Moistener

Postage & Packing £8.00 UK

£16.00 Europe

£22.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits .

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Hallmarks :- Tiffany & Co, makers, Sterling, patent number, L ( for William T Lusk, Director - dates below).
Andrew Cox Antiques

Date :- New York 1956-65.

Maker :- Tiffany & Co.

Height :- 5.5 cms.

Diameter :- 2 cms. (widest point).

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Stamp Moistener to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095325
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA932
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A polished cylindrical sterling silver stamp moistener shown next to its original fabric storage pouch.

An excellent Tiffany & Co. Silver Envelope or stamp moistener

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A polished cylindrical sterling silver stamp moistener shown next to its original fabric storage pouch.
An excellent Tiffany & Co. Silver Envelope or stamp moistener
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A polished cylindrical sterling silver stamp moistener shown next to its original fabric storage pouch.
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FAQs

A silver stamp moistener is a desk accessory originally designed to apply water to adhesive postage stamps and envelope flaps without manual dampening.

Desk moisteners were commonly constructed from sterling silver, electroplated nickel silver, or glass, often incorporating internal absorbent rollers or felt pads.

Authentic pieces generally feature clear makers marks, purity hallmarks such as 925 or Sterling, and a weight consistent with solid silver construction.

Such items can be displayed alongside writing instruments, positioned atop notebook stacks, or arranged with other metallic office accessories.

Sterling silver should be wiped with a soft silver polishing cloth to remove surface tarnish, avoiding chemical dips that could damage delicate moving parts.
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