Tiffany & Co. 1848 - 1852 Hallmark

Tiffany & Co. 1848 - 1852 Hallmark is an American sterling silver hallmark, produced 1848–1852, identified by the mark Tiffany, Young, & Ellis J.C.M.

MakerTiffany & Co.
MarkTiffany & Co. 1848 - 1852 Hallmark
Mark struckTiffany, Young, & Ellis J.C.M
Period1848–1852
RegionAmerican
TypeMaker's mark
Also seenManufactured by Tiffany, Young & Ellis J.C. Moore, maker
Tiffany & Co. 1848 - 1852 Hallmark hallmark, Tiffany, Young, & Ellis J.C.M

What does the “Tiffany, Young, & Ellis J.C.M” mark mean?

This hallmark dates from the 1848–1852 period, during which the company was known as Tiffany, Young & Ellis, prior to becoming Tiffany & Co. The "J.C.M" inscription refers to John Chandler Moore, the firm’s silversmith. Moore began working with Tiffany in the 1840s and became one of their most important early makers, renowned for high-quality silver pieces. This mark represents early American silver craftsmanship and is highly collectible.

Additional detail

Manufactured by Tiffany, Young & Ellis J.C. Moore, maker.

What is Tiffany & Co. sterling silver worth?

SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Tiffany & Co. sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.

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