Maker
Edward Chandler Moore(American, 1827–1891)American, 1827–1891
Retailer
Tiffany & Co.(New York, established 1837)New York, established 1837
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Coffeepot
- from the "Moresque" pattern
Datec. 1867
Made inNew York, New York, United States
MediumSilver with gilding and ivory
Dimensions10 × 8 7/8 × 5 3/4 in. (25.4 × 22.5 × 14.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by the Michael K. Brown Endowment Fund and by various donors in honor of Michael K. Brown
Object numberB.2020.1
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Kilroy Center
Exposé
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceJudy and Al Bagon, South Fallsburg, New York; Myrna and Bernard Posner; consigned to [Nye & Co. Auctioneers, Bloomfield, New Jersey, September 18, 2019, lot 125]; purchased by [S. J. Shrubsole, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2020.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on front and rear within a lobed circular reserve: W
On underside:
TIFFANY & CO [within a curved rectangle] / 1770 / M [in gothic script, within an oval];
QUALITY / 925•1000 [within a rectangle]; M [in gothic script, within an oval] / 4189 / 550 BROADWAY [within a curved rectangle]
TIFFANY & CO [within a curved rectangle] / 1770 / M [in gothic script, within an oval];
QUALITY / 925•1000 [within a rectangle]; M [in gothic script, within an oval] / 4189 / 550 BROADWAY [within a curved rectangle]
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Edward Chandler Moore
c. 1865–1869
Silver and silver gilding
B.98.20.1,.2