UsedLikeNew : Excellent condition
The pattern Richelieu by Tiffany Co. was patented in 1892. It was discontinued in 1913, but reactivated in 1952 until later discontinued again. It is assumed this pattern is named after Louis-Francois-Armond de Vignerot du Plessis, who invented mayonnaise and the sauce Richelieu is named after. The pattern features C-scrolls bordering the front and back, with an inner shell border. Featuring flowers on the handle with a shell at the tip.
George Paulding Farnham (1859-1927) was born in New York City. His aunt married Charles T Cook, who assumed presidency of Tiffany after the death of Charles L Tiffany in 1902. Farnham attended Tiffany school and was trained by Edward C Moore and Charles Gosjean. He stayed with Tiffany and eventurally became a board memeber in 1888 and in 1893 was appointed cheif desiner and head of jewelry later also assuming the role of artistic director of the silver department as well. His flatware designs were similar to jewelry designs, very ornate, elaborate, and in "beaux arts" tradition. He created six full sterling lines for Tiffany during his time, before leaving Tiffany in 1908.
RICHELIEU BY TIFFANY CO. sterling silver Flatware set -30 Pieces. GREAT STARTER SET! This set includes:6 REGULAR KNIVES, 9 1/8" 6 REGULAR FORKS, 6 7/8" 6 SALAD FORKS, 6 1/2" 6 TEASPOONS, 5 7/8" 6 PLACE SOUP SPOONS, 7" Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to
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- PATTERN : Richelieu
- BRAND : Tiffany & Co.
- TYPE : Flatware - Sets
- FEATURED REFINEMENTS : Tiffany Sterling Silverware
- COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
- MAKER : TIFFANY & CO.
The pattern Richelieu by Tiffany Co. was patented in 1892. It was discontinued in 1913, but reactivated in 1952 until later discontinued again. It is assumed this pattern is named after Louis-Francois-Armond de Vignerot du Plessis, who invented mayonnaise and the sauce Richelieu is named after. The pattern features C-scrolls bordering the front and back, with an inner shell border. Featuring flowers on the handle with a shell at the tip.
George Paulding Farnham (1859-1927) was born in New York City. His aunt married Charles T Cook, who assumed presidency of Tiffany after the death of Charles L Tiffany in 1902. Farnham attended Tiffany school and was trained by Edward C Moore and Charles Gosjean. He stayed with Tiffany and eventurally became a board memeber in 1888 and in 1893 was appointed cheif desiner and head of jewelry later also assuming the role of artistic director of the silver department as well. His flatware designs were similar to jewelry designs, very ornate, elaborate, and in "beaux arts" tradition. He created six full sterling lines for Tiffany during his time, before leaving Tiffany in 1908.
RICHELIEU BY TIFFANY CO. sterling silver Flatware set -30 Pieces. GREAT STARTER SET! This set includes:
Excellent condition, no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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