Antique Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Hand Mirror Early 20th Century
About the Item
- Creator:Tiffany & Co. (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 4.73 in (12 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Edwardian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewels. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry. In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world. In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: London, United Kingdom
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Antique Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Photo Frame Dated 20th CenturyBy James Deakin & SonsLocated in London, GBA superb Art Nouveau sterling silver photograph frame by James Deakin & Sons, Chester, 1905 Beautifully portrait frame decorated with relief floral, foliate and scroll decoration h...Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Vintage Sterling Silver Model of Queen's Coronation Coach 20th CenturyLocated in London, GBAn attractive silver model of the Queen's coronation coach, hallmarked for Birmingham 1977, with the makers mark for Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd on a red velvet base. Gold State Coa...Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Vintage Pair of Circular Sterling Silver Coasters, Birmingham, 1972 20th CenturyLocated in London, GBA superb pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver coasters, bearing the makers mark of J B Chatterley & Sons Ltd, and hallmarked for Birmingham, 1972. Of circular waisted form with reed...Category
Vintage 1970s English Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Vintage Florence Sterling Silver Casket by Franco Teghini 20th CLocated in London, GBThis is an elegant vintage Italian sterling silver casket labelled Teghini, Florence, mid 20th century in date. The shaped lobed casket features a hinged cover centred by a blue sto...Category
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Vintage Elizabeth II Sterling Silver Figure of a Horse 1977 20th CLocated in London, GBThis is a remarkable Elizabeth II cast sterling silver limited edition model of a horse standing on an oval ebonised base, 1977 in date. This truly splendid and excellently execute...Category
Vintage 1970s Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Antique Art Deco Drakes D6 Silver Plated Beef Carving Trolley 20th CenturyLocated in London, GBA magnificent and rare fully restored antique Art Deco silver plate serving cart, circa 1930 in date. Serve your roast beef in style!! This stunning trolley is suitable for serving cooked meats such as roast beef, lamb, and turkey. It features a vented silver plated locking retractable revolving dome which opens to a detachable well and water tank over 2 spirit burners. The water tank has two recesses with containers for gravy or vegetables, as well as an aluminium carving board. It has a vented screw knob for filling the tank with water and for vapour or steam escape. The sides are fitted with handles and a detachable plate holder, set upon an oval walnut cabriole leg base. The middle shelf is fitted with an oval silver plated utensil tray and the whole is mounted on four rubberized wheels. This superb piece was crafted by perhaps London's finest silversmith of the time, Drakes Silversmiths of Brewer Street, London W1. It is a Drakes model, D6, No: 824 and bears the silver plated label. It is one of the most desirable models they made, with the revolving dome, which makes it very easy to use. This truly exceptional piece is offered in superb fully restored overall condition. Provenance: Executive Chef John Williams, The Ritz, 150 Piccadilly, London. Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully repolished in our workshops, the silver plated parts have all been beautifully replated by a top London silversmith, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 120 x Width 119 x Depth 68 Dimensions in inches: Height 3 foot, 11 inches x Width 3 foot, 11 inches x Depth 2 foot, 3 inches Drakes Harry Drake started manufacturing carving trolleys and gained success in the 60s when he made two for the new London Hilton. Conrad Hilton...Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
MaterialsSilver
- Early 20th Century Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver PorringerBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Soquel, CAEarly 20th Century Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Porringer Tiffany & Co. 10 ounce porringer, sterling silver, dated 1907-1938. Stamped on verso.Category
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Tiffany & Co Antique Silver Gilt Basket, Early 20th CenturyBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Braintree, GBTiffany & Co antique silver-gilt basket for treats or sweets, in woven style with handle. Designer: Tiffany & Co Made in Italy, early 20th century Fully hallmarked. Dimensions ...Category
Vintage 1910s Italian Decorative Bowls
MaterialsSilver
- 20th Century Tiffany & Co. Can, Sugar Box Sterling Silver, RareBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Berlin, DELarge rare Tiffany & Co. sugar can. Extremely old and rare in this version. Finest chisel at the border. Quality jewelry work.Category
Antique 19th Century American Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Early 20th Century Art Déco Sterling SIlver Bread Dish-Bowl by Tiffany & Co.By Tiffany & Co.Located in North Miami, FLEarly 20th century Art Déco sterling sIlver serving bread dish/bowl by american brand Tiffany & Co. By: Tiffany & Co. Material: metal, silver, silver plate, sterling silver Techniqu...Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
MaterialsMetal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Silver
- 20th Century Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Gentleman Vanity SetBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Guaynabo, PRThis set of 10 pieces contains a modern design engraved with the Initials MCB and on each end presents a repousse work of scrolls, foliage and bunch of flowers. It consist of: hairbr...Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
- 20th Century Tiffany & Co. Demitasse Sterling-Silver Set, RareLocated in Berlin, DEExtremely rare Tiffany & Co. demitasse set in sterling silver, Art Deco, circa 1907-1937. The set consists of four pieces. Jug, cream jug, sugar bowl and tray. All pieces are ...Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sterling Silver
MaterialsSterling Silver
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
15 Scintillating Jewelry Watches to Elevate Your Holiday Style
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.