Hi Brittany,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) redefined decorative art in America and helped legitimize it as fine art, especially through glass. He pioneered favrile glass (patented in 1894), which is known for its shimmering, iridescent surfaces created within the glass—not painted on. This was technically radical and hugely influential.

The name favrile comes from the Old English fabrile, meaning “hand-wrought,” underscoring Tiffany’s emphasis on artistry and material innovation. Favrile quickly became the foundation of his most important work—vases, lamps, mosaics, and stained glass—and marked a turning point where American decorative arts began to rival European innovation.

This vase is his "Leaf and Vine" pattern (sometimes called "Heart and Vine" for the shape of the leaves). The signature/inscription on the underside of this small vase appears to be original and it's a shame that this vase has been cracked. If it were in perfect condition, it would probably sell for between $1,000 and $2,000 at auction but in its current condition, it would probably bring just a fraction of that, likely in the $100-150 range.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Louis Comfort Tiffany Favrile vase
made in New York City, 1910-1920
Of circular section, with tall cylindrical neck continuing into an ovoid body, marked "LC Tiffany Favrile / 5875"
4 inches high
CONDITION: Cracked
PROVENANCE: Acquired in an online auction
$100-150*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia