Tiffany & Co. 1873 - 1891 Hallmark

Tiffany & Co. 1873 - 1891 Hallmark is an American sterling silver hallmark, produced 1873–1891, identified by the mark Tiffany & Co. 440 M1198 Sterling Silver.

MakerTiffany & Co.
MarkTiffany & Co. 1873 - 1891 Hallmark
Mark struckTiffany & Co. 440 M1198 Sterling Silver
Period1873–1891
RegionAmerican
TypeMaker's mark
Also seenManufactured under the directorship of Edward Moore
Tiffany & Co. 1873 - 1891 Hallmark hallmark, Tiffany & Co. 440 M1198 Sterling Silver

What does the “Tiffany & Co. 440 M1198 Sterling Silver” mark mean?

This hallmark was used between 1873 and 1891, during the influential tenure of Edward C. Moore, who significantly shaped Tiffany & Co.’s silver design direction. The numbers 440 M1198 refer to internal design or pattern cataloging used by Tiffany, with the "M" often attributed to Moore's influence. Pieces from this period are notable for their exceptional craftsmanship and artistic diversity, especially influenced by global design motifs, including Japanese aesthetics.

Additional detail

Manufactured under the directorship of Edward Moore.

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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