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Established- New York
href='http://www.tiffany.com/about/thetiffanystory/#p+1-n+6-cg+-c+-s+-r+-t+-ri+-ni+1-x+-pu+-f+/1/0/0/0 ' >Founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. YoungKing of Diamonds:</a> Dazzling Discoveries:<a -
Blue Book
Blue Book
"Initially published in 1845, the Tiffany Blue Book, a collection of extraordinary jewelry, was the first mail-order catalogue in the US." -
The 925/1000 Standard
"In 1851, Tiffany was the first American company to institute the 925/1000 silver standard which was later adopted by theUnited States. -
Sports Trophies
Tiffany trophies have been the center of American Sports since 1860. "Tiffany created the first world championship baseball trophey in 1888" and "In 1901, Tiffany designed the eight-foot trophey for the Indianapolis 500 and today makes the NASCAR Sprint Cup." -
Mary Todd's Perl Neckalace
An American Institution
For his inauguration, Abraham Lincoln presented a perl neckalce to his wife Mary -
Ceremonial Swords of the Civil War
Tiffany created ceremonial swords for the Civil War. -
P.T. Barnum
The Unique & UnexpectedP.T. Barnum, the circus showman, ordered a miniature jeweled silver horse carriage as a gift for the 2'11" General Tom Thumb and his bride. -
"Art Nouveau" leader
The Japanesque silver jewlery designs won the highest honors at the Paris World Exposition and made Louis Comfort Tiffany and "Art Nouveau" leader at the turn of the century. -
The Yellow Diamond
Charles Lewis Tiffany purchases a 287-carat fancy yellow diamond. It is cut to 128.54 carats and named the Tiffany Diamond. -
The Great Seal of the US
An American Institution
"In the 1880s, Tiffany redesigned the Great Seal of the United States, which can be seen on the dollar bill." -
The Tiffany Setting Engagement Ring
1880sCharles Lewis Tiffany introduces The Tiffany Setting Engagment Ring -
Harry Houdini
"Harry Houdini, magician and escape artist, was presented with a diamond-studded Tiffany pocket watch with a chain made of tiny gold handcuffs." -
Lady Pearson
Lady Pearson, a British humanitarian had a sterling silver Tiffany bicycle made for herself in 1894. -
Louis Comfort Tiffany
1900sCharles Lewis Tiffany's son becomes the company's first official design director. -
The Little Blue Box report
Charles Lewis Tiffany mandated the distinctive blue box Tiffany & Co. sells their product in. The New York Sun reported: "Tiffany has one thing in stock that you cannot buy of him [Charles Lewis Tiffany] for as much money as you may offer, he will only give it to you. And that is one of his boxes."
