A PARCEL-GILT SILVER DECANTER STAND

MAKER'S MARK OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1880

Details

A PARCEL-GILT SILVER DECANTER STAND
Maker's mark of Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880
In the Japanese taste; shaped rectangular, with spot hammered surface applied with gilt insects and maple leaves, the pierced handle with gilt monogram JS script, marked under base 6381/9628
11 1/8in. long; 38oz.

Lot Essay

The original Pattern Books at the Tiffany Archives describe this bottle stand, "Cruet Stand Osborn." The cost was $95 for manufacturing, $10 for hammering and mounting the applied decoration, and an additional $10 for the custom monogram.