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Lighter (Oil lamp)
Tiffany & Company, Edward Chandler Moore
1872-1880
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Tiffany & Company (Manufacturer and seller)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Goldplated (electroplated)
- Gold-plated silver
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
2016.0044.001 B-D
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Kathy Field Malavasic
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Object Number
2016.0044.001 B-D
Object Name
Lighter (Oil lamp)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Tiffany & Company (Manufacturer and seller); Edward Chandler Moore (Designer)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Tiffany & Co., moved to the newly built Union Square location in about 1870-72. Moore's "Persian" pattern debuted by 1872.
Date
1872-1880
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Tray, underside
Inscription: " 8 5 5" order number punched incuse
Type: Inscription
Location: Tray, underside
Inscription: "23" possible scratch weight
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silver
- Goldplated (electroplated)
- Gold-plated silver
- Cotton