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Following the discovery of ancient jewelry on the island of Cyprus in 1865, there was a tremendous surge of interest in replicas of the ancient style on both sides of the Atlantic. Capitalizing on this interest, Charles Lewis Tiffany designed a collection of jewelry inspired by the ancient discoveries. Following the collection’s showing at the 1878 Paris Exhibition, Tiffany’s collection of Cypriote style jewelry was an instant success among all visitors, collectors, and journalists. Adding to their allure, these jewels were marketed and sold as exact replicas from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection of ancient jewelry. Very few examples of this style of bracelet are known to exist, including one in the Tiffany archives and another in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, making Lot 4 a chance to own a piece of historically important jewelry. PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE NEW YORK FAMILY COLLECTION
AN ANTIQUE GOLD LION'S HEAD 'CYPRIOTE' CUFF BRACELET, BY TIFFANY & CO.
Details
AN ANTIQUE GOLD LION'S HEAD 'CYPRIOTE' CUFF BRACELET, BY TIFFANY & CO.
Designed as a hammered 18k gold spring hinged cuff, with two opposing lion heads, circa late 19th century, 2 3/8 ins. diameter
Signed Tiffany & Co.
Designed as a hammered 18k gold spring hinged cuff, with two opposing lion heads, circa late 19th century, 2 3/8 ins. diameter
Signed Tiffany & Co.
Literature
Cf. C. Phillips, Bejeweled by Tiffany 1837-1987, Yale University Press, 2006, p. 138-139
Cf. J. Loring, Tiffany Jewels, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1999, p. 82
Cf. J. Loring, Tiffany Jewels, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, 1999, p. 82