It is uncommon to find great examples of art deco design in American silver. This beautiful sterling serving bowl is designed with five plain panels separated by narrow
vertical strips with cast and applied decoration of oranges, which extend slightly beyond the top of the bowl. A circular ring forms the foot of the bowl and one
of the panels has a wonderfully engraved 'MWD' monogram.
Originally designed for Tiffany & Co.'s display at the 1939-40 New York World's Fair by Olaf Wilford, this salad bowl is an excellent example of American art deco design
. Placed into commercial production by Tiffany, this bowl was made during the second world war.
From a commercial perspective, the depression and the war wrecked the market for luxury goods and art deco pieces in American silver are quite rare. This pattern is
sometimes referred to as 'Deco Tomato' in the mistaken belief that the oranges depicted are actually tomatoes.
 This striking bowl is marked 'TIFFANY & Co/ MAKERS/
STERLING SILVER/ 22888/ m/ *'. According to Tiffany Silver by Carpenter, 'This mark with the star was used on silverware made of domestically produced silver
placed on sale April 17, 1943' and was discontinued after the war ended. The bowl measures 9.25 inches round by 3.5 inches high and weighs 27.30 troy ounces.
Our Price: SOLD
Item code: G012
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