The Tiffany & Co. Circa 1853 mark refers to silver pieces produced around the year 1853, an important early period in Tiffany & Co.'s history. During this time, Tiffany was establishing its reputation for luxury silver and expanding internationally. Pieces from this era were typically made of coin silver rather than sterling and reflect early American silver craftsmanship and classic 19th-century design aesthetics. Items marked or attributed to circa 1853 are highly collectible due to their age, rarity, and connection to Tiffany’s formative years.