Tiffany & Co., anvil and press, ex-museum, Late 19th c., USA, Tiffany blue-green painted cast iron industrial equipment from Tiffany's Newark, NJ silver manufacturing plant, 13"h x 30.5"l x 12"w (anvil), 17"h x 20.5"l x 15"w (press)

Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the Newark Museum of Art; Gifted to the Newark Museum by Tiffany, NYC

Notes/Literature: Built in 1892, at 820 Highland Avenue, the Romanesque style Tiffany silver factory had a fortress-like setting, with 21"-thick exterior walls, two towers, skylights & several interior courtyards. It was self-contained with its own sources of power, steam & water. The stunningly beautiful, pure sterling silver pieces – from tableware to prestigious trophies – were designed & handmade by expert craftsmen in Newark. The factory also produced Tiffany & Co.'s famous stationery products. The factory's official name: Tiffany & Company Stationers and Silver and Gold Smiths.

Fair, flaking paint, overall surface rust oxidation **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.