The Adams Vase

Paulding Farnham|Tiffany & Co.

1893–95 · Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel · The American Wing

Commissioned in honor of Edward Dean Adams, chairman of the board of the American Cotton Oil Company, this bejeweled and enameled gold vase was designed to resemble the cotton plant. The overall form and coloration emulate those of the bell-shaped cotton flower, and the rock-crystal cover represents the white boll. Upon the completion of the vase, Tiffany & Co. proudly produced a booklet detailing the process of its creation.

Artist

Paulding Farnham|Tiffany & Co.

Date

1893–95

Medium

Gold, amethysts, spessartites, tourmalines, fresh water pearls, quartzes, rock crystal, and enamel

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Edward D. Adams, 1904