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This is a very fine and early Aesthetic Movement Sterling Silver Water Pitcher by Tiffany and Co., New York. It is fully hallmarked with Tiffany's maker's mark, pattern number 3859, order number 3476, sterling standard mark, #1941 and the “M” for pieces made between 1873 and 1891. The pattern number indicates that the pitcher was made in 1875, which was the commencement of Tiffany's foray into the “Japanese” movement of design. The earliest pieces produced by Tiffany in the Aesthetic Movement Style were made entirely of Sterling Silver, as is this piece. After about 1880, Tiffany began producing pieces in Mixed Metals, combined with gold, niello and copper decoration overlayed into and onto the silver. This beautiful pitcher is entirely hand hammered and is decorated with a chased, engraved and applied design of a dandelion with foliage, on the reverse is a chased and engraved butterfly. Each of the Tiffany Aesthetic Movement pieces is one of a kind. This treasure can be yours for the asking. Weight: 24.2 Troy Ounces.