Tiffany & Co., a renowned luxury brand, was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffnay and John B. Young in New York City. Initially, the store focused on stationery and fancy goods, but later shifted its focus to jewelry under Charles Tiffany's leadership. Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition for its silver craftsmanship at the Paris World's Fair in 1867 and introduced the iconic Tiffany Setting engagement ring in 1886.
Louis Comfort Tiffany, Charles Tiffany's son, became the company's first Art Director in 1902, expanding the brand's influence into the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements.
Today, Tiffany has continued to evolve, expanding its product line and reaching new markets while remaining committed to its core values of quality, craftsmanship, and luxury.
Engraved with scene of the nursery rhyme "Sing a Song of Sixpence." Plate measures 6.75". Bowl measures 5" in diameter and 3" tall. Cup measures 3.5" tall x 3" across. Weighs 747 g. Bottom of each item engraved with a personal message.
Under the direction of Edward C. Moore.
Ca. 1880-1881.
Hand-Chased likely by Soligny.
Decoration is called 'Panel with Dahlias & Peonies'. This was the most expensive & labor intensive decorative option for this piece.
Based on an 1874-1875 pitcher (currently on display in the American wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art).
1873-1891, Directorship of Edward Moore
21.25" Tall
Holds 8 pints
90.22 Troy Ounces.
The final photo was taken of a similar jug at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on September 14, 2025.