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Very rare Tiffany & Co sterling silver mug with repousse frieze of a child procession with American flags and musicians and horses / ponies. Made USA 1891-1902.
Measures 3 1/2inches high. Weighs 7.1oz.
Cylindrical shape with crimped handle, beautifully patterned.like a dolphin / gryphon head turning and tapering in a reverse arch towards the tail.
A repousse frieze around the circumference depicts a procession of Victorian children, waving American flags, riding on pony carts with musicians playing flutes and trumpets.
Garlands of flowers in swags join the horses. Detail is fabulous.
Front is engraved with Homer III and dated 1905.
Underneath is engraved Tiffany mark with manager's initial T, indicating date between 1891-1902.
Condition is very good. Close inspection shows one small ding which in no way detracts from the item. |
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