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Tiffany & Co. Set of 14 Sterling Silver Bread/Dessert Plates / Coasters, Made in USA - Tiffany & Co. Set of 14 Sterling Silver Bread/Dessert Plates / Coasters, Made in USA. Art Deco style. pattern number 20198B from 1923, the rims beautifully adorned with engraved geometric and urn-like motifs. They measure approx 6 1/8'' in diameter by 1/3'' in height, weigh 73.3 troy ounces, and bear hallmarks as shown. The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a ”stationery and fancy goods emporium, ” with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog to be distributed in the US. In 1878, Tiffany won the gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris World Fair Exposition. The luxury brand’s enduring legacy remains vibrant to this day. Condition: Good condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email sjauctioneers@gmail.com Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of SJ AUCTIONEERS shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.