Set of 3 sterling silver covered tureens after a design by Frank Lloyd Wright. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. This set comprises 1 small and 2 large tureens. Each: Octagonal bowl and wide and overhanging rim with applied and cutout Modern fretwork handles. Raised cover with soft faceting and bowtie finial comprising 2 triangles. Wright conceived this design for the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, which opened in 1923. It was executed in sterling silver, circa 1986, by Pampaloni in Florence, with the authorization of the architects foundation. Fully marked including makers and retailers stamps. The two large tureens also have foundation stamp. Dimensions: Large: H 7 1/4 x W 15 3/4 x D 11 1/4 in. Small: H 6 1/2 x W 14 x D 9 3/4 in. Total weight: 309 troy ounces. The item “Tiffany Tureens Frank Lloyd Wright Imperial Hotel Tokyo Sterling Silver” is in sale since Friday, August 24, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Bowls”. The seller is “nelson-and-nelson-antiques” and is located in New York, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Tiffany & Co.
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Age: Post-1940
- Style: Arts & Crafts/Mission Style
- Type: Tureen