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Antique Tiffany Victorian Nursery Rhyme Goosey Gander Baby Cup

Creator: Tiffany & Co.
Offered by: Nelson and Nelson Antiques

Description
Victorian sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Straight sides and banded scroll-bracket handle. Low-relief base ornament with stylized flower heads and beading. Acid-etched depiction of Goosey Gander, an English nursery rhyme that has been subject to various religious and moral interpretations. Shown here a sassy New Woman brandishing a crook and a nattily dressed and bespectacled goose. Gilt-washed interior. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 4254, and director’s M (1873-91). Excellent condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 4 x D 2 3/8 in. Weight: 7 troy ounces. #BX008

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	1900-1919
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	BX008
Incollect Reference #:	741091

Dimensions

W.	4 in;	H.	4 in;	D.	2.375 in;
W.	10.16 cm;	H.	10.16 cm;	D.	6.03 cm;

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