Tiffany Sterling Silver Gourd, mint decor display, year 2000, original owner

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Hello.  I am original buyer and owner of this Tiffany Sterling Silver Gourd, purchased at the NYC store around year 2000.
This is just a gorgeous decor display, and it's in mint condition per photos posted here.  The gourd has been stored in smoke free, air conditioned homes since purchase.  No dents, no scratches.  We used the 3M anti tarnish strips in cabinet where Gourd was often displayed.
Gourd is stamped Tiffany & Co on bottom, along with words Sterling, Portugal.  Please see photo posted here.
Weight of Gourd is one pound, 8 ounces, or a total 24 ounces.  That's about 680 grams.  It's a heavy piece but it really should not be purchased for melt.  If you want pure silver, the USA American Eagle is one Troy Ounce and available at about .00 over spot or a coin.
At the New York City store, there is one floor upstairs (maybe 3rd floor) where Tiffany displays various home decor items, including sterling silver items.  That is where I found this Gourd and it's really one super handsome piece.  We have treated this very well as photos demonstrate here.
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