MARKED TIFFANY & CO., BY WILLIAM BOGERT, CIRCA 1865; THE WASTE BOWL BY WILLIAM GALE, 1860-1865

Details

A FOUR-PIECE SILVER BACHELOR'S TEA SERVICE**
Marked Tiffany & Co., by William Bogert, circa 1865; the waste bowl by William Gale, 1860-1865
Similar to the previous lot, comprising: teapot, cream jug, covered sugar bowl and waste bowl, each globular body engraved with floral swags, the rim engraved with a border of repeating arches.
The teapot 7½in. (19cm.) across; 29oz. (919gr.) (4)

Special notice

Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

Lot Essay

The mark on this tea service indicates that it was made by William Bogert for Tiffany & Co. circa 1865. Bogert replaced Grosjean & Woodward as the major supplier of high end silver to Tiffany & Co. before the firm began producing its own silver in 1869.

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