An antique open sterling silver and gilt figural master salt dish , by Tiffany & Company in the neoclassical taste , circa 1855 , the rim with a Greek key border and supported by tripod hoof feet , each foot surmounted by a ram’s head , engraved on one side with four interlaced scrolling letters surrounded by floral sprays in the late 18th century style, the base marked. Moore , measuring 3-1/4 in. Overall by 1-5/8 in. Tall, a slight protrusion into the bowl of two of the supports, a faint and shallow 1/2 line dent under the base center, with scratches, tarnish and wear commensurate with age and use. ยน One of the two numerals is most probably a pattern number while the other may be a commission or order number. The item “Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Open Master Figural Salt Cellar Rams Heads Ca 1855″ is in sale since Monday, September 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Salt Cellars”. The seller is “tysilver” and is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Composition: Sterling Silver, Gold
- Mark: John C. Moore (Under Directorship of, Circa 1853)
- Feet: Tripod Hoof
- Type: Salt Cellar
- Style: NeoClassical
- Age: Circa 1855
- Pattern: Figural Rams Heads
- Brand: Tiffany & Co.
- Border: Greek Key
