Information on Tiffany Studios and their makers marks. Although Louis Comfort Tiffany’s company is best known by the name of Tiffany Studios, his vast creative enterprise operated under various names through the years. These include Louis C. Tiffany & Company (1878–85); Tiffany Glass Company (1885–92); Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (1892–1900); Allied Arts (1900–1902); and Tiffany Studios (1902–32). Additional production support was provided by Stourbridge Glass Company (1893–1902); Tiffany Furnaces, Inc. (1902–19); and Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces, Inc. (1920–28). These too were Tiffany companies.
Neither Tiffany Studios nor the Tiffany companies preceding it were created to function as guilds where individual artists are equally recognized. They were designed in the historic tradition of studios that produced works under the name of an established artist. Reference: The Morse Museum
A rare Tiffany Studios richly carved wood, Favrile glass and bronze humidor
circa 1910
stamped with the firm’s monogram encircled by TIFFANY STUDIOS N.Y.
height 4 1/2in (11.5cm); length 5in (12.8cm); depth 3 3/4in (9.5cm)
This rare and meticulously crafted tobacco box is one of the designs included in their elite line of wooden “Fancy Goods”. The output of these carved wooden humidors, cigarette boxes and card cases was limited to a small number and they were produced for a only a short period of time. First offered through Tiffany and Company, this stunningly naturalistic humidor, which is believed to have been carved from a single piece of wood by Joseph Briggs, was listed in the firm’s Blue Books from 1906 to 1912. The box on offer is one of seven known signed examples, three of which are in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York, the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, Richmond, Virginia, and the Louis C. Tiffany Garden Museum, Japan.
Sold for US$ 11,250 (£ 8,025) inc. premium in 2012
TIFFANY STUDIOS
A ‘ PEACOCK FEATHER’ COVERED BOX, CIRCA 1899-1902
executed by the Enamelware Department of the Stourbridge Glass Company, New York, enameled copper
2 in. (5.1 cm.) high, 2 ½ in. (6.4 cm.) diameter
impressed SG 219, engraved LCT.
Sold for USD 68,750 at Christies in 2017
Assembled Tiffany Studios Bronze Desk Set; Together with a Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Glass Calendar and Stamp Box
In the Zodiac pattern, comprising a pair of blotter ends, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 988; rocker blotter, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 990; pen tray, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS YORK 1000; thermometer, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1014; square pen brush, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1085; inkstand, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1072; Tiffany Studios octagonal inkstand, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 842; and a letter opener, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1095; Together with a Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Glass Calendar. In the Pine Needle pattern, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 930; And a Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Glass Stamp Box. In the Grapevine pattern, stamped TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 801.
Sold for $2,500 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2011
Exceptional and rare pair of scarab humidors, New York, ca. 1900. Possibly carved by Joseph Briggs, one of the finest craftsmen at the Tiffany Studios who, in addition to being Louis Tiffany’s close friend, would eventually head the company. Each is hand carved with scarab motif and inlaid with Favrile glass. bronze ball hinge. Largest measures 5″ x 6″ x 4 1/4″. Good condition with mild surface wear. Small chip to one scarab appears to be in the make.
Sold For$60,000 at Hill Auction Gallery in 2018
Covered Box designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, New York 1848–1933 New York)
Maker: Tiffany Studios (1902–32)
Date: ca. 1905–13
Medium:Wood; European walnut glass
Dimensions: H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Tiffany Studios
A RARE “SCARAB” STAMP BOX
impressed TIFFANY STUDIOS/NEW YORK
favrile mosaic glass, favrile glass and gilt bronze
1 7/8 in. (4.6 cm) high
4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) wide
2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm) deep
circa 1905.
Sold for 47,500 USD at Sothebys in 2017
Tiffany Studios “Pine Needle” Bronze Box,footed, beaded trim, hinged top, green slag glass (cracks in lid, only seen from interior), 3 1/4″ X 4 1/2″.
Sold For: $375 at Richard D. Hatch & Associates in 2018
