Olympian sterling silver wine cooler. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Round with gently tapering sides and three reeded c-scroll handles with leaf mounts and caps. Foot ring with beading and bead-and-reel ornament, and 3 paw supports with leafy volute-scroll mounts. At bottom a dense repousse frieze of love-making, harp-strumming nymphs, gods, and cherubs. Gilt-washed interior. A beautiful early piece in the celebrated Beaux-Arts pattern that was conceived by French designer F. Antoine Heller and debuted at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1878.
Fully marked including pattern no. 6904 and director’s letter M (1873-91). Heavy weight: 68 troy ounces.
Fully marked including pattern no. 6904 and director’s letter M (1873-91). Heavy weight: 68 troy ounces.
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Creator:Tiffany & Co.(Maker),F. Antoine Heller(Designer)
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Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
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Style:Beaux Arts(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:Sterling Silver
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Place of Origin:United States
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Period:Late 19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1873-1891
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Condition:Excellent
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Seller Location:New York, NY
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Reference Number:Seller: BX646Seller: LU898031859992
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