Richelieu by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 68 pieces Dinner

• BRAND : Tiffany & Co.
• PATTERN : Richelieu
• COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
• TYPE : Set
• FEATURED REFINEMENTS : Tiffany Sterling Silverware
• MAKER : Tiffany & Co.
• AGE : 1900-1940

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 eventually became a board member in 1888 and in 1893 was appointed chief designer 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.








Dinner Size Richelieu by Tiffany Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 68 pieces. This set includes:

12 Large Dinner Size Knives w/blunt stainless blades, 10 1/4"

12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2"

12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2"

12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"

12 Place Soup Spoons, 7"

1 Gravy Ladle, 7"

1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/2"

1 Pierced Serving Spoon, original, 8 1/2"

1 Cold Meat Fork with straight tines, 8 3/8"

1 Cold Meat Fork w/splayed tines, 9"

1 Hollow Handle Master Butter, 6 3/4"

1 Pie Server w/stainless blade, 10 1/2"

1 Berry Spoon, 9 1/4"

Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.

Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to
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