Superb Tiffany & Co Chrysanthemum Solid Sterling Silver Porringer
Fully Stamped Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 925-1000
14183 Makers 2246, Letter T for Charles L.Tiffany 1891-1902, President of Tiffany.
No Monograms or Personal Engraving.
Comes With An Original Classical Tiffany Carry Bag & Large Blue Tiffany & Co Drawstring Silver Storage Bag.
Superb Condition
Total Weight : 255 Grams ( including wooden handle)
Tiffany’s luxurious Chrysanthemum sterling silver was designed in 1880, with its flowing curves, meandering tendrils and exotic blossoming plants, Chrysanthemum is characteristic of Tiffany style or Art Nouveau as the style is more commonly known.
The rich and graceful flowering motifs of Chrysanthemum were undoubtedly influenced by Louis comfort Tiffany.
They make chrysanthemum the most sumptuous of any American silver Tiffany pattern.
A Beautifully hand crafted, this very rare and highly sought after child’s porridge bowl was crafted with a little one in mind, perfectly proportioned for a child’s use, one of Tiffany’s most charming pieces.
Originally these sterling silver Porringers were fitted with an Ivory / Bovine handle, this piece has the advantage of being fitted with a beautifully carved wooden handle as the law has changed in regards to ivory, this Porringer can travel freely and without any issues throughout the world.
Please checkout the prices of these Tiffany & Co Porringers in the Chrysanthemum design on the internet, they always command very high prices often in the many thousands of Dollars,
Comes with an Original New Your Tiffany Carry Bag & Large Drawstring aTiffany & Co Blue Drawstring Bag.
Fully Hallmarked, on the underside of the base.
Reads
Tiffany & Co
14183 Makers 2246
925 -1000
T
The stamped T on the base of the bowl is the mark for Charles L Tiffany , then the president of the Tiffany & Co company. An engraved / stamped T adds interest and intrigue about its previous owner as it’s a very special mark.
Dimensions approximately
Diameter : 14.0 cm or 5.5” inch
Width ( Bowl & Handle ) 22.0 cm or nearly 8.25” inch
Height to Edge of bowl : 4.4 cm or 1.5/8” inch
Height to top of handle : 6.0 cm or 2.30” inch
Base Diameter : 11.0 cm or 4.25” inch
Total Weight : 255 Grams ( including handle)
Condition
Exceptional condition, exceptional quality, exceptional gauge of silver, no dents, dints or scratches, some light surface marks on the underside of the base ( contact surface area ) commensurate with age, however very light.
The polished wooden handle is perfect, without any damage whatsoever, very firm and true,
Exceptional condition, obviously very well loved & cared for by its previous owner, amazing bright and vibrant shine, a very special and beautiful piece.
Tiffany Carry Bag is very rare, ( its pre Tiffany & Co) , this bag has a few marks, however considering its age, its really in amazing condition for a Paper Carry Bag,
The Large Blue Felt Tiffany & Co Drawstring Bag is in good condition.
Photos / Images
Apologies for some of the photos with reflections and shadows, this piece of Tiffany & Co silver is so highly polished, I had to take photos in many locations to get some decent images, including a photo cube ( hence the light pictures with a black camera lens shadow )
Please checkout the photos as they are an important part of the description and they will reflect the condition, style and beauty of this original Tiffany & Co Porringer.
Postage
I shall pack very carefully to ensure the safe delivery and I shall post by Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm, Next Day Delivery.
Overseas buyers are very welcome, please use the Global shipping service provided.
Thank you for looking, hope to see you again soon.