Tiffany Japonesque Mixed Metal & Mokum Dragonfly Water Pitcher

Japonesque mixed metal and sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. Straight sides with curved shoulder and s-scroll handle; short and straight neck with lip spout. Spot-hammered ground with applied ornament: meandering leafing branches and tendrils and pendant mokum gourds. Large dragonfly with bulging exophthalmic eyes and a couple discreetly darting butterflies. Fully marked including makers stamp, pattern no. 3859, and phrase Sterling-Silver / And / Other-Metals. Very good condition. Dimensions: H 8 1/8 x W 6 1/2 x D 4 3/4 in. Heavy gross weight: 34.4 troy ounces. #CD929

Estimate:$165,000

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