Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
This embossed butterfly can also be seen on the inside of the tub, and has retained the original, lemony yellow gilded wash interior. The spoon is equally stunning with a pretty spray of foliage engraved on the handle. On the back the spoon is marked ‘Tiffany & Co, Sterling’.
The salt is clearly marked on the underneath of the tub: ‘Tiffany & Co, Sterling’ along with the Production No: ‘5248M332’ (see photo). The letter M denotes that this tub was designed and created under the directorship of Edward Moore, the silversmith who guided Tiffany's silver manufacture from 1873 to 1891. Moore was an avid collector of art and objects from the Near and Far East and his knowledge of Eastern art combined with his superb design skills brought Tiffany to the forefront of American silver manufacturers. Under his guidance, Tiffany & Co. won major awards at European and American Exhibitions and, by the time of his death in 1891, Moore had turned Tiffany & Co. into the most internationally renowned silver manufacturer.
This is a true collector's piece.
CONDITION (see photos):
Both tub and spoon are in good used condition but do have some tarnishing marks.
MEASUREMENTS:
Pot: Height: 1.68cm Width: 3.45cm Depth: 3.08cm approx.
Spoon: 5.39cm x 1.23cm at widest point.
Weight (both together): 16.31grams approx.
Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Rare Edward Moore Silver Tiffany Butterfly Salt & Spoon 1873-1891
