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                                                                                             very fine and rare

                                                                                                       1853

                                                                                            Tiffany Co. silver

                                                            hand carved streaming flowering vine duckbill spout

                                                                                                     pitcher.

A very very early, unique highly sought early design retailed by Tiffany.

From the New York shop of Charles Grosjean and John H. Woodward, without question

the most important supplier to Tiffany, before they opened their own silver workshop.

G&W the most important silver makers in Boston, 1840-1852, moving to New York City

to expand their market.

Hallmarked as shown, G&W's earliest Tiffany hallmark used only one year 1853,

illustrated page 213 Carpenter's Tiffany book.

Of further importance, this pitcher was only the 4th ! one made,

as evidenced by the Order Number 4, the lower number of the hallmarks.

Period engraved initials for the original owner.

This important 1853 Tiffany hand decorated duckbill spout pitcher 8 inches and 17 1/2 standard ounces.

In very,very fine condition, appears little, never used.

Rich silver patina.

Retains original hand carved and cast detail.

Cover closes shut.

Stands firm on table.

No dents, scratches or repairs.

Sells worldwide.

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