A PAIR OF AMERICAN STERLING SILVER 'FLOWER AND FERN' COMPOTES, TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, CIRCA 1873-1891

a pair of circular shallow bowls with short stems ending in a domed circular foot, decorated overall with stylized blossoms against a stippled ground, with ornate, repousse floral designs throughout, centered with an M monogram, each marked with 925-1000 standard, maker's mark Tiffany & Co. Makers, pattern number 4994, order number 2362, letter M for Edward C. Moore; height of each: 7.8 cm (3 in.), diameter: 23.75 cm (9 3/8 in.), weight of each: 550 g (17.68 ozt)

CONDITION
The pair of shallow bowls are in overall age appropriate condition. Tarnishing is visible on the rims of each, some light scratching is visible in the center of each tray.

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