Antiques M.S. Rau | Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Flatware Set, Service For 12

This Exceptional 272-Piece Antique Tiffany &Amp; Co. Sterling Flatware Service For 12 Features The Highly Desirable Chrysanthemum Pattern. Introduced In 1878 And Patented In 1880, The Chrysanthemum Pattern Is Considered Among Tiffany’S Most Beautiful And Luxurious Designs. The Brainchild Of Renowned Designer Charles T. Grosjean, The Motif Incorporates Traditional Baroque Shapes With A Modern, Natural Motif. Chrysanthemum Quickly Became The Most Highly Prized And Luxurious Of All Tiffany Patterns, And A Particular Favorite Among New Brides, Even Though It Was Among The Most Expensive To Produce. To Find A Set In Such Pristine Condition, Nestled In Its Fitted Chest With A Blue Velvet Interior, Is Truly Exceptional.

Charles T. Grosjean Was One Of The Most Influential Silversmiths In Tiffany’S History. The Son Of A Silversmith, He 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 Even Though It Was One Of The Most Expensive Of The Tiffany Patterns To Produce. The Pattern Was Also Used With Many Forms Of Hollowware As Well, Which Also Enjoyed Tremendous Popularity. Chrysanthemum Is Still Considered The Top Pattern Tiffany &Amp; Co. Ever Produced.

Pieces Are Marked “Tiffany &Amp; Co. / Sterling / Pat.1890 / M”

Circa 1910

Case On Base: 38 1/4″ High X 36 1/4″ Wide X 24 1/4″ Deep
Case Off Base: 9 3/8″ High X 36 1/4″ Wide X 24 1/4″ Deep

Service Comprises:
12 Entrée Knife
12 Luncheon Knife
12 Steak Knife
12 Fish Knife
12 Entrée Fork
12 Luncheon Fork
12 Salad Fork
12 Fish Fork
12 Oyster Fork
12 Ice Cream Fork
12 3-Tine Pastry Fork
12 Coffee Spoon
12 Bouillon Spoons
12 Teaspoons
12 Gumbo Spoons
12 Tablespoons
12 Egg Spoons
12 Custard Spoons
12 Demitasse Spoons
12 2-Tine Strawberry Forks
12 Flat Handle Butter Spreader
1 Cheese Knife
1 Grape Shears
1 Ice Tongs
1 Serving Spoon
1 Small Ladle
1 Serving Fork
2 Ladles
1 Berry Scoop
1 Fancy Cream Ladle
2 Cold Meat Forks
1 Slotted Serving Spoon
1 Macaroni Fork
1 Ice Cream Knife
1 Powdered Sugar Spoon
2 Sugar Spoons
1 Kidney-Shaped Scoop
1 Serving Shovel

Literature:
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.