J.C.MOORE & SON WATER PITCHER (1854-1870)

[jjspurr]

I have a water pitcher made between 1854 and 1870 by J.C. Moore & Son.
The numbers '586' and '2507' appear on the bottom of the pitcher with the Tiffany and maker's marks. The pitcher stands 9.5 inches tall, is 7.0 inches from the edge of the handle to the end of the spout and measures 21 inches in diameter at its' widest point.
I would like to know if the numbers represent the number in the series, ie., number 586 0f 2507, or if this details the year the pitcher was made.
In either case, I would like to know the exact year the water pitcher was made.
Thanks, Jay Spurr
Alexandria, VA.

[admin]

Hi Jay,

It is not possible to date it exactly. 586 is the pattern # and was issued between 1856 & 1860, this Tiffany mark format was used until c.1870. We can only conclude that it was made between 1856 & 1870 with certainty. Stylistically, I don't see Tiffany producing it beyond 1865.
The other number, 2507 is the order number, used "in house" for tracking production. The Tiffany archives might have the information as to the exact year of production, but I believe there is a considerable fee for them to research for a private individual.
In the time since you originally posted this question, I've added a chart of Tiffany holloware pattern numbers and their corresponding dates to the Tiffany Marks page.

Regards, Tom