Tifffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Persian' Elephant Centerpiece Bowl
Under the direction of Edward C. Moore.
Ca. 1880-1881.
Hand-Chased likely by Soligny.
Decoration is called 'Panel with Dahlias & Peonies'. This was the most expensive & labor intensive decorative option for this piece.
Based on an 1874-1875 pitcher (currently on display in the American wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art).
SKU:
100005156
This extraordinary Tiffany & Co. sterling silver 'Persian' Elephant Centerpiece Bowl was produced circa 1880–1881 under the direction of Edward C. Moore, the firm’s legendary head of silver design. Likely hand-chased by master silversmith Eugene Soligny, the bowl features the opulent “Panel with Dahlias & Peonies” decoration—an elaborate and highly labor-intensive motif that represented the most luxurious option available for this form. Drawing inspiration from a related 1874–1875 pitcher now in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this piece exemplifies the exotic Persian Revival aesthetic that captivated Tiffany’s clientele during the Gilded Age.
