Lot 420
Three 19th Century Silver Pieces Including Child's Cup from Tiffany & Co and One Perfume Bottle w/ 14K Gold Stopper. Four antique sterling silver pieces. The most intriguing is a beautiful sterling silver child's cup from Tiffany & Co. dated 1878 one of the earliest pieces from this legendary company we have ever sold. Cup has a wonderful relief surrounding the base of the cup of children playing in Spring with impressive detailing along top and handle. Cup is inscribed to Hugh Auchincloss Born December 28th, 1878 no doubt a celebratory gift to his parents. Base is inscribed from Uncle Hugh with the Tiffany & Co mark and stamped sterling silver. Hugh Auchincloss and his son were both from very respected families and celebrated surgeons in their day on the East Coast. Also included is a 19th century German silver bowl stamped 800, German silver cup with inset coin from J Wagner & Sohn stamped 800 and a US made 19th century Victorian perfume bottle of cut crystal and 14K yellow gold stopper. All these antiques impress and make for a fine collection of treasures. Silver pieces weigh a total of 37 troy ounces. Estimate Value $600 - 1,000
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