Lot Essay
An extremely similar example, of the same date, but further enriched with birds and bird's nest, was sold at Christie's, Park Avenue, January 19, 1990, for $5,500
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A SILVER CANNISTER AND COVER, maker's mark of Tiffany & Co., Union Square, New York, 1870-1875, finely applied with undulating ivy and bead clusters, centering two sides inverted heart form cartouche, one engraved with script F, the flat topped cover applied conformingly with ivy arabesques and topped by ivy wrapped pinecone finial, the cover and base with applied ivy rim--4¼in. (10.7cm.) high, 11oz.