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219-Piece Chrysanthemum Flatware Service by Tiffany & Co.
About the Item
Pieces are marked "TIFFANY & CO/STERLING/PAT. 1880 M" and bear the monogram "NBH."
Circa 1900
Case: 35 7/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 15 1/2" high
This service-for-12 comprises:
24 luncheon forks
24 luncheon knives
12 dinner forks
12 dinner knives
12 teaspoons
12 tablespoons
12 salad forks
12 cream soup spoons
12 bouillon spoons
12 ice cream spoons
12 cocktail forks
12 two-prong citrus forks
12 fruit knives
10 butter spreaders
6 medium serving spoons
4 large serving spoons
2 sauce ladles
2-piece parcel-gilt salad service
2 serving forks
stuffing spoon
ice tongs
fish server
ice cream server
berry spoon
master butter
flat pierced server
oyster spoon
parcel-gilt master salt spoon
preserve spoon
grape sheers
The Chrysanthemum pattern was introduced in 1878 and patented on September 21, 1880 (patent no. 11968) by Charles T. Grosjean, one of the most influential silversmiths in Tiffany's history. The son of a silversmith who immigrated to the United States in 1836, Grosjean's father sold pieces to Tiffany & Co. during the 1850s. The younger Grosjean joined Tiffany as the manager of the company's Prince Street silverworks and he quickly became a driving force in the overall success of Tiffany's silver business.
Grosjean's designs are among the most enduring of the Tiffany patterns and include Chrysanthemum, Lap-over-Edge, and English King. Chrysanthemum, however, found particular favor with Victorian socialites and new brides despite the fact that it was one of the most expensive of the Tiffany patterns to produce. The pattern was carried over to many forms of hollowware as well, which also enjoyed tremendous popularity. Chrysanthemum is still considered the top pattern Tiffany & Co. ever produced.
References:
Tiffany Silver, 1978, Charles H. Carpenter, Jr. and Mary Grace Carpenter
Tiffany Silver Flatware 1845-1905: When Dining Was an Art, 1995, William P. Hood, Jr.
- Sold As:Set of 220
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1900
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
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