TIFFANY STERLING SILVER TEA SET c1891 PERSIAN DESIGN A fine and rare c1891 Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver tea set in the Persian manner. In gently compressed circular form, with swirl finger petal fluting rising from base. Persian inspired wavy shell and floral decorative borders.
Wavy fluted top hat cover retains the original folded edge leaf framed bud finial above leaf and vine surround. Wide tapering spout rising from spread acanthus mount. Tapering C-scroll handles with conforming spread acanthus terminals.
Atop fan shape leaf crown lion rippling "knuckle" paw feet. Period engraved Gothic B for the original owner, and underneath. This c1891 Tiffany sterling silver Persian teapot is 11 1/2 inches. And set weighs 56 1/2 standard ounces. Scattered tiny dinks underneath each. And barely noted shallow bump creamer handle. And 3/4 inch, shallow bump to teapot handle. Handle secure, original heat stops. We had our silversmith replace the heat stops, with hand crafted. The item "Tiffany Sterling Tea Set c1891 Persian Manner" is in sale since Thursday, April 9, 2020.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 worldwide.