Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1908 Child Mug the Mouse Ran Up the Clock
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver child mug, gilt inside, in pattern number 17139 from 1908, showcasing a mother and child, a mouse running up a clock as well as other beautiful motifs. It measures 3 1/2'' in height by 2 7/8'' in diameter at the top (3 7/8'' with the handle) and bears hallmarks as shown.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog to be distributed in the US. In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day.
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