Tiffany Sterling Silver Tea Set c1870 Moorish Ivy 71 Oz

  

TIFFANY STERLING TEA SET c1870 MOORISH IVY - HAND CHASED. A beautifully hand chased c1875 Tiffany sterling silver Moorish ivy tea set. A later raised ivy Tiffany design is discussed and illustrated in Carpenter's text pages 62-64. The author notes the firm's ivy designs illustrated some of Tiffany's finest.

The set offered today is much earlier c1870 and itself is based upon a c1862 Tiffany pattern. Squat pear with beaded shoulder and inset rim. Center leaf crown oval shields framed in beautifully hand engraved. Cover retains the original ivy bud form finial above four star ivy. And shell surround, with original fastener below.

Rolled edge spout with ivy and berry on satin mount. Ivy and vine crown handle rising from conforming ivy accented terminal.

Atop raised ivy center scroll feet. This c1875 Tiffany hand chased sterling Moorish ivy. Teapot is 10 1/2 inches and the complete set weighs 71 1/2 standard ounces. Interior of the teapot is clean as if little used. Rich sterling patina, retains original detail. Handle secure, we had our silversmith replace heat stops for sale. The item "Tiffany Sterling Silver Tea Set c1870 Moorish Ivy 71 Oz" is in sale since Friday, May 24, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets". The seller is "supershrink" and is located in Supply, North Carolina.

This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Age: 1850-1899
2. Pattern: Moorish Ivy
3. Composition: Sterling Silver
4. Maker: Tiffany
5. Type: Tea Set teapot