Artist/Maker
Tiffany & Co.
(founded 1837)
Sleeve buttons and shirt studs
1870-1880
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Tortoise shell; leather, silk, metal
Container: 1 3/8 × 3 × 4 1/2 in. (3.5 × 7.6 × 11.4 cm)
New-York Historical Society
INV.12392a-f
DescriptionMen's demi-parure includes set of tortoise shell sleeve buttons and shirt studs in original case; center obverse of each button decorated with applied circular medallion of griffin (one griffin missing); shanks on reverse of each button; brown leather case lined with turquoise velvet and satin; the lid is arched and hinged to the box at back, with metal clasp fastener at the center-front; interior of case slotted to accommodate each stud.MarkingsUnderside of case lid stamped with retailer's name in gold: "UNION SQUARE / TIFFANY & CO. / NEW YORK"
ClassificationsJEWELRY
