Tiffany & Co. 1858 New York Round Display Tray Solid .925 Sterlg Silver

A display round tray designed by Tiffany Co. Beautiful antique three footed round display tray, created in New York city for Tiffany Co. between the 1858-1859. This tray certainly is one of the first pieces made at the 550 Broadway avenue in solid .925/1000 sterling silver. It was made up with American classic patterns and mount in three elaborated legs. As with all Tiffany pieces, the quality and design are beyond compare. Exceptional and rare example of Tiffany's finest work. Weight: 175.85 Grams (112.72 Dwt). Measurements: Diameter of 146.05 mm and a height of 24.2 mm (5.75 x 0.95 inches). Hallmarks: Stamped twice with the maker's mark, the gothic letter "M" associated to J.C. Moore Sons (1854-1869), the model number 867, the order numbers 9008 and signed in full. "TIFFANY CO. M 867 ENGLISH STERLING .925-1000 M 9008 550 BROADWAY". In addition is engraved with the inventory numbers 441. Note: Tiffany silver hollowware and flatware is generally marked Tiffany Co and generally includes date letters indicating the period it was made. Flatware also usually includes a pattern number. The first date letter "M (old English) used by Tiffany’s represented Edward C. Moore, who was the head of tiffany's silver operations until 1891. after his death, the date letters were based on the initial of the current tiffany president; 1891-1902 Charles L. Tiffany (T), 1902-1907 Charles T. Cook (C), 1907-1947 John C. Moore (M), 1947-1955 Louis De Bian Moore (B), 1955-ca.1965 Wil