Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Game Set 24 pcs Rare

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• AGE : 1850-1899
• BRAND : Tiffany & Co.
• PATTERN : Olympian
• TYPE : Flatware - Sets
• COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver

The
Olympian pattern, which was introduced by Tiffany Co. in 1878, is
the most elaborate and complex of all Tiffany flatware designs. Each
piece of Olympian is designed to illustrate a well-known story of
Classical mythology. The game set has the motif of Bacchus and Bacchante. On the reverse, amphora, thyrsus, pipes, and more.
Edward Moore, designer of this pattern, dominated the first era of Tiffany made flatware and designed several full lines of sterling patterns. Moore's father manufactured for Tiffany and upon retirement left Edward Moore in charge at the young age of 24. In 1868 Tiffany incorporated and bought the Moore Company, making Moore a Tiffany director and chief designer and head of silverware operation. With his travels, he experienced many exotic cultures and art which significantly impacted his designs. After his death, his true genius was fully acknowledged and he as then called "A Prince of Silversmiths.... easily the foremost silversmith in the United States."
Rare Olympian by Tiffany Co. sterling silver Game set - 24 pieces. This set
includes:

12 Game Knives w/original carbon steel blades, 7 7/8"

12 Game Forks w/plated tines, 7 1/8"

Includes a bonus brand new storage chest.
Very good condition, with matching monogram on the reverse. Some wear to the steel blade and plated tines, as expected with age. Handle pattern detail is crisp. This set will be lightly hand
polished prior to
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