An assorted group of fifty-two sterling silver flatware items, Tiffany & Co., New York, NY, dates ranging 1872-1947

Comprising pieces in the “Broom-corn” pattern, including six terrapin forks, thirty teaspoons, and four butter spread knives, all engraved with various monograms: “JAK,” “H,” “KAN,” “HG,” “W,” and “ELG,” patented 1890, all bearing “M” mark for Edward C. Moore (1869-1891); pieces in the “Persian” pattern, including one tablespoon, six teaspoons, and a salad fork, all engraved with various monograms, “LFG” and “SJM,” patented 1872, all bearing “M” mark for Edward C. Moore (1869-1891); and three pieces in the “Queen Anne” pattern, including an engraved salad fork and butter knife, both engraved with monogram, “M.S.,” marked with “M” mark for Edward C. Moore (1869-1891), and a sugar spoon with gilt-washed bowl, engraved with monogram, “F.D.,” marked with “m” mark for John C. Moore (1907-1947).

L: 7 in., Total weight: 62.92 oz. t. 

Provenance

From the collection of O.D. Noble.

Literature

For pattern reference, see William P. Hood, Jr., Tiffany Silver Flatware: 1845-1905 (Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1999), pgs. 102, 199, and 240.