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Desk Set

1891–1902

Not on view

Created shortly after Moore’s death, this enameled desk set demonstrates the lasting impact of his innovative spirit on Tiffany & Co. The rigorous apprenticeship program he established ensured that the firm’s craftspeople were both technically proficient and well versed in the global history of art. This foundation allowed younger designers to continue to push the technical and aesthetic limits of silver. For example, the unidentified designer of the four blotter corners, rocking blotter, and pen tray looked beyond Moore’s principal sources of inspiration to include decorative motifs from ancient and medieval Celtic and Nordic cultures. The subtle gradation of matte colors testifies to the firm’s continued success with the art of enameling.

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

Desk Set, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present), Silver and enamel, American

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Title: Desk Set

Maker: Tiffany & Co. (1837–present)

Date: 1891–1902

Culture: American

Medium: Silver and enamel

Dimensions: Pen Tray: 3 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (8.9 × 26.7 cm)

Credit Line: Private Collection, New York

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