An Assembled Group of Sterling Silver Floral Repousse Tablewares, Tiffany & Co., New York, NY, Dates Ranging 1853 to Late 19th Century

Comprising a muffineer by John C. Moore for Tiffany & Co., circa 1853, engraved with monogram, "C.M.H.," marked; a sauceboat by Tiffany & Co., engraved to underside with monogram, "H," marked, including "T" mark for Charles L. Tiffany (1891-1902); a covered sugar dish, marked, including "M" mark for Edward C. Moore (1873-1891); a creamer, marked, including "M" mark for Edward C. Moore ( 1873-1891); a mustard pot, marked, including "M" mark for Edward C. Moore (1873-1891), together with spoon, engraved with monogram, "M," also marked and with "M" mark; a set of five butter pats, engraved with monogram, "EWR," marked, including "M" mark for Edward C. Moore (1873-1891); a set of six salt and pepper shakers, engraved to underside with monogram, "K," marked, including "M" mark for Edward C. Moore (1873-1891); and a pair of napkin rings, both marked.

H: 4 1/2 in. L: 7 1/2 in. D: 4 in., Total weight: 42.82 oz. t.

Provenance:

Washington Augustus Roebling (1837-1926) and Emily Warren Roebling (1843-1903), thence by descent.

A Pennsylvania gentleman.

Note:

Washington A. Roebling is best-known as the civil engineer who built the Brooklyn Bridge, and his wife Emily W. Roebling took over and finished the project after he fell ill. The construction began in 1869 and was completed in 1883.