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This and 4 other objects are a part of a set whose first object is Chrysanthemum Tea Set.

Object Timeline

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1902

  • Work on this object ended.

1978

  • We acquired this object.

2022

  • You found it!

Chrysanthemum Kettle On Stand, 1891–1902

This is a Kettle on stand. It was manufactured by Tiffany and Co.. It is dated 1891–1902 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is silver, ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mr. Roswell Miller. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Roswell Miller.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 34.8 x 21.6 x 26.2 cm (13 11/16 x 8 1/2 x 10 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

"TIFFANY & CO/ 5730 MAKERS ? / STERLING SILVER/925/ T" (Dates 1891-1902)

It is inscribed

Engraved on body at back end of handle, with foliate monogram "RMA" (for Roswell A. Miller)

Cite this object as

Chrysanthemum Kettle On Stand, 1891–1902; Manufactured by Tiffany and Co. (United States); USA; silver, ivory; H x W x D: 34.8 x 21.6 x 26.2 cm (13 11/16 x 8 1/2 x 10 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. Roswell Miller; 1978-6-2-a/d

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