Founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young, Tiffany & Co. evolved from a stationery and luxury goods shop into a premier name in fine jewelry. By the mid-19th century, the house had earned international acclaim, including a silverware prize at the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris. This mastery in metalwork soon extended to gold, catering to a Gilded Age clientele seeking refinement in everyday forms. This pair of 14-karat gold cups exemplifies that tradition—gilded tokens of ceremony and sentiment. Around 1900, financier J.P. Morgan gifted a similar piece to Charlotte Atwell Markoe and Thomas Masters Markoe on their golden wedding anniversary, a lasting emblem of devotion.
Craftsmanship
Each of these Tiffany & Co. gold cups, circa 1930, is crafted in 14kt gold and stands 2½ inches high. Both are marked Tiffany & Co. Makers and numbered 18992The pair has a combined gross weight of 181.6 grams.
