Tiffany & Co. 1892 - 1902 Hallmark

Tiffany & Co. 1892 - 1902 Hallmark is an American sterling silver hallmark, produced 1892–1902, identified by the mark Tiffany & Co. 1278 T 8278 Sterling 925-1000.

MakerTiffany & Co.
MarkTiffany & Co. 1892 - 1902 Hallmark
Mark struckTiffany & Co. 1278 T 8278 Sterling 925-1000
Period1892–1902
RegionAmerican
TypeMaker's mark
Also seenManufactured under the directorship of Charles L. Tiffany
Tiffany & Co. 1892 - 1902 Hallmark hallmark, Tiffany & Co. 1278 T 8278 Sterling 925-1000

What does the “Tiffany & Co. 1278 T 8278 Sterling 925-1000” mark mean?

This hallmark represents the T mark, used during Charles Lewis Tiffany’s leadership from 1892 to his death in 1902. The “T” in the inscription directly references Charles Tiffany himself. The numerical codes such as 1278 T 8278 are internal catalog numbers or design identifiers. The inclusion of “Sterling 925-1000” confirms the piece as sterling silver, with a silver purity of 92.5%. Pieces from this era are highly collectible, representing a transitional moment in American decorative arts and Tiffany’s rise to international acclaim.

Additional detail

Manufactured under the directorship of Charles L. Tiffany.

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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