{"product_id":"tiffany-co-sterling-silver-aesthetic-teaspoons-set-of-10-applied-mixed-metals","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co Sterling Silver Aesthetic Teaspoons Set of 10 Applied Mixed Metals","description":"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eMixed Metals by Tiffany Co.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn extraordinary and exceptionally rare set of 10 antique Tiffany Co. handmade sterling silver oversized teaspoons, dating to the late 19th century. These museum-quality examples feature individually hand-hammered handles with intricate engraved detailing and applied silver, copper, and gold-colored metal decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach spoon features a unique design incorporating birds, butterflies, insects, squirrels, foliage, and\/or geometric motifs, reflecting the Japanese influence and naturalistic ornamentation of the Aesthetic Movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese spoons represent an important period in Tiffany's history under the direction of Edward C. Moore, Tiffany's renowned silver designer and artistic director. Moore was instrumental in introducing Japanese-inspired designs, mixed-metal applications, and innovative decorative techniques to American silver. Tiffany's silverwork achieved international recognition, including the prestigious Grand Prize at the 1878 Paris Exposition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese exact 10 teaspoons are photographed and documented on page 289, Figure 442, of Tiffany Silver Flatware, 1845–1905: When Dining Was an Art by William P. Hood, Jr., with Roslyn Berlin and Edward Wawrynek. The reference photograph illustrates these 10 spoons (alongside two additional examples) and describes the group as extraordinary handmade oversized teaspoons, documenting their individual pattern and decoration numbers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach spoon is marked Tiffany Co. Sterling and measures approximately 6 1\/8\" to 6 1\/4\" long. They are not monogrammed and are in good vintage condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptionally rare, museum-quality collection of Tiffany silver spoons, distinguished by its individual handmade designs, historical significance, and documented publication in the finest Tiffany silver reference book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Satisfaction Guaranteed!\u003cli\u003e \u003cbr\u003eListed with ExportYourStore.com\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Tiffany \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68064309608510,"sku":"134252956337_9828_DCA8_12FF__421","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/3311\/6730\/files\/57_5a2fec2a-5f38-4d55-be2a-70d854ef942c.jpg?v=1794127731","url":"https:\/\/antiquecupboard.net\/products\/tiffany-co-sterling-silver-aesthetic-teaspoons-set-of-10-applied-mixed-metals","provider":"Antique Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}