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Autographs/T: Extremely Rare "C.L. Tiffany" Signed Cabinet Photo

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Autographs/T: Extremely Rare  C.L. Tiffany  Signed Cabinet Photo
CHARLES LEWIS TIFFANY, Founder of Tiffany and Co., Jewelry Designer, Artist. Extremely rare Cabinet Photograph Signed, "C.L. Tiffany," on lower part of bust-length image. Also in Tiffany's hand, "Feby 15th 1892 / My eightieth birthday," 6.5" x 4.25", Choice Very Fine or better. Photographed by Sarony of Union Square, New York. Minor soiling; a .5" crease at lower right corner affects nothing. The signature is especially bold. In 1837, Tiffany, along with partner John B. Young, opened a store in New York and began manufacturing his own jewelry. He opened branches in Paris (1850) and London (1868). The firm name Tiffany & Co. was adopted in 1853 and the name "Tiffany" became synonymous throughout the world with quality and elegant jewelry.