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Lot 16

A late 19th century 'Japonesque' silver christening knife and fork.  Tiffany & Co.,  New York,...

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Lot 16

A late 19th century 'Japonesque' silver christening knife and fork. 
Tiffany & Co., 
New York,...

Price Realised: Unsold Lot

Estimate: £200 - £300

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (31.2% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 16

Description

A late 19th century 'Japonesque' silver christening knife and fork. 

Tiffany & Co., 

New York, c.1870 

The handles applied with bamboo and butterfly decoration and engraved with the name 'Cornelia Martin' and the date 'Sept 22nd 1876,' the knife blade and fork tines stamped sterling, marked 'm' (for Edward C. Moore) and numbered 148 (pattern no.), approx. 19.7cm long, total weight approx. 3.5ozt (2)

 

 

This knife and fork may have belonged to Cornelia, Countess of Craven (nee Martin), born on September 22, 1877 (please note that the handles are engraved 1876). A prominent art collector, Cornelia was an American-born heiress who married into the British aristocracy and was known as one of the "Dollar Princesses." She married William Craven, 4th Earl of Craven in 1893.

The inspiration behind the design for this knife and fork is believed to have come from Japanese kozukas. These decorative handle fittings for small knives were used in feudal Japan and often displayed a high degree of craftmanship. They were usually made of metal and applied with mixed metal ornamentations and/or decorated with carvings and inlays featuring plants, animals and other symbolic motifs. The elaborate designs on a kozuka's handle were intended to demonstrate the wealth and rank of its owner, and these objects were considered to be art objects in their own right.

The 19th century saw a burgeoning interest in Japanese art and culture in the West, which began as a revolt against the historicism of the time. Tiffany & Co. were at the forefront of the 'Japonesque' stylistic and technical innovations in late 19th century silver design, and the luxury jewellery house made a lasting contribution to this chapter in the history of decorative arts.

 

Buyer's Premium

The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

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VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.
(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

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