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Turn-of-the-century sterling silver dessert set with world's fair exhibition history. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises 12 plates and 2 compotes. Each plate: Hexagonal well bordered by bead-and-reel surrounded by applied and open rim in relief comprising fruit baskets joined by rinceaux scrolls and garland. Each compote: Same with raised and gadrooned foot on three leaf-mounted volute scrolls. Fully marked. Both compotes have pattern no. 14175 of which one with director's letter C (1902-7). All plates have pattern no. 13749, director's letter T (1892-1902), and stamps for the Exposition Universelle in Paris (1900) and Pan American Exposition in Buffalo (1901). Note: Compotes do not have exhibition stamps. Dimensions: Each plate: H 1 1/8 x D 8 7/8 in. Each compote: H 2 7/8 x D 9 1/8 in. Total weight: 211 troy ounces. #BQ932 |