Richelieu by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 75 pieces

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

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, 75 pieces. This set includes:

12 Regular Knives, 9 3/8"

12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2"

12 Luncheon/Salad Forks, 6 7/8"

12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"

12 Place Soup Spoons, 7"

12 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 5 7/8"

1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/2"

1 Meat Fork, 8 1/4"

1 Berry Spoon, kidney shaped, 9 1/2"

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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