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Pair of Thistle Goblets by Tiffany, Bronze.

Creator: Tiffany & Co. -Louis Comfort Tiffany
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co., the firm founded by his father, this rare and lustrous pair of gilt bronze goblets or chalices demonstrate the artistry and gorgeous workmanship of Tiffany and his bronze foundry. Created to celebrate the 1907 opening of the Engineers Club in New York City and as the construction of the Club was largely funded by Andrew Carnegie, a Scotsman, the thistle -- a national emblem of Scotland for centuries -- clearly formed the inspiration for these goblets. Its flower forms the cup and its leaves curl around the stem. After the elder Tiffany died in 1902, LC Tiffany became the firm's president, and thus scholars believe that he designed this goblet and his renowned bronze foundry -- which produced most of the gorgeous bases for Tiffany's lamps -- produced these goblets in 1907.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Gilt Bronze
Condition:	Good.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Patterns:	Florals/Botanical, Textured
Dealer Reference #:	3761
Incollect Reference #:	841296

Dimensions

H.	7.75 in;	Diam.	4.25 in;
H.	19.69 cm;	Diam.	10.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design