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                                                                                         very fine and very rare

                                                                                                      c1850

                                                                                     Tiffany Young & Ellis silver

                                                               hand decorated floral sprays and satin surface vine

                                                                                                     (partial)

                                                                                                   tea service.

Before there was Tiffany...............

there was Tiffany Young & Ellis (1848-1852), the soon to be world renowned

firm sold this set.

The set from the Manhattan workshop of John C. Moore, the soon to be

Director of Tiffany's growing design and silver workshop.

Hallmarked as shown, the identical hallmark illustrated in Carpenter page 212.

Hallmark includes "35" likely the firm's inventory number.

This important 175 year old hand decorated Tiffany silver pitcher 6 1/2 inches tall

matching open sugar bowl 6 inches set 20 1/2 standard ounces.

In superb condition.

Interior clean as if little, never used.

Rich silver patina.

Retains original hand carved detail throughout.

Stands firm on table.

Handle secure and in fine state.

Free of dents, scratches or repairs.

Period engraved initials for the original owners.

Sells worldwide.

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