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Need a historical perspective on my tiffany trophy cup
Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:17 am
by NewYorkNewYork
I acquired these tiffany trophy cups and it is marked Reproduction Original By Ludwig Heck About 1760. Was this man a german pennsylvania silversmith. If so then why is tiffany honoring him with reproducing his work. Take Care Newyorknewyork
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:44 pm
by admin
Hi,
Yes, Ludwig (Lewis) Heck was an 18th century PA silversmith. Reproduction of antique forms have always had a good market and I would imagine that Tiffany's was simply tapping into it. The Tiffany pattern number dates the design to the 1920's, a period when there was a strong interest in all things early American. If the item did well, Tiffany would have produced it for years afterward.
Regards, Tom
