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Sumptuous Tiffany Wine Cooler in Beaux-Arts Olympian Pattern

Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Olympian sterling silver wine cooler. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Round with gently tapering sides and three reeded c-scroll handles with leaf mounts and caps. Foot ring with beading and bead-and-reel ornament, and 3 paw supports with leafy volute-scroll mounts. At bottom a dense repousse frieze of love-making, harp-strumming nymphs, gods, and cherubs. Gilt-washed interior. A beautiful early piece in the celebrated Beaux-Arts pattern that was conceived by French designer F. Antoine Heller and debuted at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1878.

Fully marked including pattern no. 6904 and director’s letter M (1873-91). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x W 9 1/2 x D 7 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 68 troy ounces. #BX646

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BX646
Incollect Reference #:	741153

Dimensions

W.	9.5 in;	H.	9 in;	D.	7.5 in;
W.	24.13 cm;	H.	22.86 cm;	D.	19.05 cm;

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