# 3 of 10

Extremely rare c.1890 TIFFANY & Co. highly detailed flower coffee/demitasse/espresso spoon.  This listing is for the single spoon that is featured in the 3rd and 4th pictures of the listing though all 10 are currently listed separately and can be viewed by clicking the following link: http://www.ebay.com/sch/hisachann/m.html?item=121504872145

The Detailing on both the front and back of these is simply stunning.  These rare spoons are featured prominently in the most famous Tiffany silver book ever printed, William Hood's Tiffany Silver Flatware, When Dining Was An Art (p.266).  Correctly signed "T&Co. STG" and measure 4 inches long.  According to Hood, the STG was used on this piece as an abbreviation for STerlinG.  The detail and timeless design of these explain why Tiffany & Co. was so well know at the time.  Spoons from this set have been featured in auctions from Christies and Sothebys as well as sold on the prestigious 1stDibs antique website.   A true masterpiece, do not miss out on this rare and highly detailed 125 year old spoon.

Please note, the original gold wash is present on the first 6 spoons (#1 through #6) although you could easily polish it away if you prefer using regular silver polish and 5 minutes of polishing.  There is no gold wash on (#7-#10).

All auction listings for the spoons from this set end between 10:00PM and 10:20PM EST (7:00PM-7:20PM PST) on SUNDAY EVENING on December 28st.  Please be sure to bid early and to check back so you are not outbid at the last minute.  SET YOUR SMART PHONE ALARM NOW SO YOU DON'T FORGET!!!