TIFFANY & COMPANY 1872. Vine Pattern, set of six IRIS demitasse spoons

TIFFANY & COMPANY 1872. VINE PATTERN,
SET OF SIX " IRIS " DEMI-TASSE SPOONS

Circa : 1872-1899

The "Vine" pattern, rare & highly collectible, was introduced by Tiffany in 1872, in the "Japanese / Aesthetic" taste, attributed to Tiffany chief designer Edward C. Moore

It is sometimes called "Fruits & Flowers" because the other pieces depict various flowers, fruit, vegetables, and one grain, wheat.

Quality & Maker marks : "TIFFANY & CO. STERLING"
Weight : 3.35 troy ounce the six

Length, each : 4-3/4"
Monogrammed : " C / W / S" (vertically in art nouveau cursive variant; verso,)
Ref : Hood et al. Tiffany Silver Flatware 1845 to 1905

Condition : vintage fine

# bva 25011 .............................set of six, $595.