Schaal van zilver, met geplooide, gelobde rand, geheel bewerkt met bloemen en rocailles.
1906
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
51
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Schenking van mevrouw H. Deterding, Hilversum
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite *Schaal van zilver, met geplooide, gelobde rand, geheel bewerkt met bloemen enilles* (Silver Dish with Pleated, Lobed, Entirely Worked with Flowers and Rocaille Motifs), crafted by the legendary American firm Tiffany & Co. in1906. This impressive51 cm diameter silver dish the company's mastery of luxury metalwork during the Edwardian era. Its rim, elegantly pleated and lob, is adorned throughout with intricate floral patterns and rocaille—shell-like ornaments evoking the playful exuberance of 18th-century Rococo, reimagined in a more refined, naturalistic style. Tiffany & Co., founded in 1837, was renowned for its innovative silver designs that blended Art Nouveau's organic motifs with exquisite craftsmanship techniques like repoussé (hammering from the reverse to create raised relief) and chasing (fine engraving). Produced at the height of the firm's global prestige, this piece exemplifies the opulence of Gilded Age elite tableware, often used as centerpieces for grand dinners. The floral and rocaille decorations highlight silver's versatility as a medium, allowing jewel-like detail on a functional object. Generously donated by Mrs. H. Deterding of Hilversum, this dish bridges American artistry with European collecting traditions, underscoring Tiffany's international appeal. A testament to early 20th-century luxury, it invites us to appreciate the artistry in everyday elegance. (198 words)
About the Artist
Tiffany & Co. · 1837–present
Tiffany & Co., founded on September 18, 1837, by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in New York City as a stationery and fancy goods store, quickly evolved into a premier American house for jewelry and decorative arts. Under Charles's leadership, the firm introduced innovations like the sterling silver standard in 1851 and the iconic six-prong Tiffany Setting engagement ring in 1886, establis...