$2,750
Tiffany & Co. (American (New York), founded 1837), circa 1881. An unusual Aesthetic Movement hand hammered sterling silver two handled wine cooler, possibly one-of-a-kind, of cylindrical form with slightly splayed base bearing applied band foot, waist, and mouth, with D-form tubular handles to either side from mouth to waist, and cast inscription to front in fantastic Art Nouveau type "FROM A FEW FRIENDS / January 25 - 1883 -" under monogram possibly "K". Approximate height 8.6", width across handles 11.5", diameter of foot 6.875". Approximate weight 40.5 troy ounces.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-25