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PAIR TIFFANY SILVERPLATE & MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL VASES
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PAIR TIFFANY SILVERPLATE & MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL VASES
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of silver Tiffany mother of pearl shaped jugs. This fine pair bears the stamp 'sterling silver Tiffany 925' on the base (please see close up picture) and they are highly collectable. It is ornate and although ostensibly has a practical function as a jug or vase it is probably most coveted for it's aesthetic, decorative value. It's very ornate and stylish as only Tiffany items can be. Hopefully the photos go some way in conveying the quality to the craftmanship and the amount of time they would have taken to make. Truly outstanding. The handle and base are silver and the jug itself has been made in the shape of a mother of pearl. We are expecting a lot of interest in this item so get your shipping quotes in early. Tiffany, Louis Comfort (1848-1933), painter and designer of decorative-glass art objects in the Art Nouveau style. Tiffany was born in New York. After studying painting with the American artists George Inness and Samuel Colman in New York, he went to Paris for further study. For a time he remained in Europe, painting oils and watercolours. Among his most outstanding paintings is Snake Charmer at Tangiers (c. 1915, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York). Returning to New York he turned his attention to media other than paints. He established a glassmaking factory and experimented with stained glass for decorative-art objects. He is best remembered for inventing a process for making an opalescent glass, known as Tiffany favrile glass, which he used to fashion colourful windows, vases, lamps, and other decorative-art objects. Much prized by collectors today, the pieces are characterized by the curved and delicate lines of the Art Nouveau style. Among the most famous of Tiffany's works is an enormous glass curtain for the National Theatre in Mexico City. He also designed jewellery, rugs, and textiles. In 1877 he helped organize the Society of American Artists. He was director of art for the Tiffany Studios and president and director of art for Tiffany and Company, the jewellery store founded by his father. 1.3kg Dimensions are in inches Height x Width x Depth 7 - 10 - 4 NO RESERVE! Additional Images: All of our items are photographed professionally. The colour representations are faithful to the original as far as possible. Please check our feedback profile and bid with confidence. We are eBay Powersellers and do not charge extra for Paypal buyers. We are committed to providing a quality service and want to keep our customers satisfied throughout the transaction. If t is anything you are not happy during a transaction please let us know before leaving negative feedback - t is always a solution! We have never left negative feedback. If you are serious about bidding contact us for shipping quotes. We are a small family run business with a warehouse and showroom in London: Canonbury Antiques 1 Church Street London NW8 8EE United Kingdom Church Street is famous in London for antiques - we are just down the road from Alfies market. Visitors always welcome - even if you are just browsing.UK CALLERS: ABROAD: 00 (we can call back if required) We have shipped to every continent. If you are serious about bidding please email us for shipping quotes - - quoting item number. We ship to anyw in the world. Depending on the size of the item we either use:* Williams & Hill - For larger trans-atlantic items * Parcel2go - Online quotes * FedEx - Priority (3 days) or Economy (5 days) BE ASSURED - we have been shipping valuable and fragile antiques to all parts of the world for many years - it is done professionally. This includes shipping furniture, glass items, ceramics, porcelain and other delicate items. W necessary the item will be crated - a wooden structure built ...
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