Tiffany & Co. (American, 1837-present). Silver bracelet, ca. 1965-1980 CE. Marked "MA 08 TIFFANY & CO 925 MEXICO" on interior. A stunning, rare sterling silver bangle bracelet boasting a simple yet graceful form of an annular exterior and elliptical interior that creates a band that undulates in thickness. The fascinating form of this vintage piece is oddly reminiscent of the Sevillana line from Elsa Peretti. Size: 3" Diameter x 0.6" W (7.6 cm x 1.5 cm); interior opening: 2.5" Diameter (6.4 cm); silver quality: sterling; weight: 50.4 grams

History of Tiffany & Co: "Founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City in 1837 as a 'stationery and fancy goods emporium,' the store initially sold a wide variety of stationery items, and operated as Tiffany, Young & Ellis in Lower Manhattan.

The name was shortened to Tiffany & Co. in 1853 when Charles Tiffany took control, and the firm's emphasis on jewelry was established. Tiffany & Co. has since opened stores in major cities all over the world. Unlike other stores at the time in the 1830s, Tiffany clearly marked the prices on its goods, as there would be no haggling for the price. In addition, against the social norm at the time, Tiffany only accepted cash payments, and did not accept payments on credit.

The first Tiffany's mail order catalog, known as the 'Blue Book,' was published in 1845 in the United States and it is still being published today. In 1862, Tiffany & Co. supplied the Union Army with swords (Model 1840 Cavalry Saber), flags and surgical implements. In 1867, Tiffany & Co. was the first US firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. In 1877, an insignia that would become the famous New York Yankees 'NY' logo was struck on a medal of honor by Tiffany & Co. and issued to the first NYC police officer shot in the line of duty. The Yankees adopted the logo in 1909. In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition, which gave the Tiffany name added prestige. In 1868, Tiffany was incorporated. In 1887, Tiffany bought the French Crown Jewels which attracted publicity and further solidified the Tiffany brand's connection to quality diamonds. The company revised the Great Seal of the United States in 1885. In 1902, after the passing of Charles Lewis Tiffany, his son, Louis Comfort Tiffany became the company's first official Design Director." (Source: raresterling.com)

Provenance: private Broomfield, Colorado, USA collection

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Marked "MA 08 TIFFANY & CO 925 MEXICO" on interior. Some scratches and light scuffs to surface, all commensurate with age and wear. Otherwise, intact, in excellent condition, and wearable. Accompanied by Tiffany & Co. blue pouch.