Tifft & Whiting 1840-1853 Hallmark

Tifft & Whiting 1840-1853 Hallmark is an American sterling silver hallmark, produced 1840–1853.

MakerWhiting
MarkTifft & Whiting 1840-1853 Hallmark
Period1840–1853
RegionAmerican
TypeMaker's mark
Tifft & Whiting 1840-1853 Hallmark hallmark

How is Tifft & Whiting 1840-1853 Hallmark identified?

The Tifft & Whiting 1840–1853 hallmark represents one of the earliest maker’s marks associated with the partnership between George M. Tifft and William Dean Whiting, a firm that predates the better-known Whiting Manufacturing Company. Used between 1840 and 1853, this hallmark appears on early American coin silver pieces produced during a period when small silversmith partnerships were transitioning into larger industrial operations. The mark typically features a clear “TIFFT & WHITING” stamp, sometimes accompanied by purity designations common to the coin-silver era. Pieces bearing this hallmark often show hand-wrought construction, simple decorative styles, and the craftsmanship characteristic of mid-19th-century American silversmithing. Because the partnership was relatively short-lived, surviving examples are valued by collectors for their historical significance and association with the early lineage of Whiting silver.

What is Whiting sterling silver worth?

SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Whiting 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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