Charles Lewis Tiffany
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Charles Lewis Tiffany

  • Businessman,
  • Jeweler


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An American businessman and jeweler who founded New York City's Tiffany & Co. in 1837. Known for his jewelry expertise, Tiffany created the country's first retail catalog and introduced the English standard of sterling silver in imported jewelry in 1851.

Born, Feb 15, 1812
Died, Feb 18, 1902

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Louis Comfort Tiffany, Father-Son
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