Charles Lewis Tiffany

Charles Lewis Tiffany (b. February 15, 1812, d. February 18, 1902) founded Tiffany & Co. in New York City in 1837. His son, Louis Comfort Tiffany, was a famous decorative glass and lamp designer. Tiffany created the country's first retail catalog, and was known for his jewelry expertise. In 1851, he introduced the English standard of sterling silver.

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February 15 - 1812 - February 18 - 1902 - Tiffany & Co. - New York City - 1837 - Louis Comfort Tiffany - Decorative - Glass - Lamp - Designer - Retail - Catalog - Jewelry - Sterling silver

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Tiffany was terribly embarrassed in an 1872 diamond and gemstone hoax perpetrated by Philip Arnold, that cost investors more than half a million dollars.

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