Japanese by Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 57 Pcs Audubon Birds

• MAKER : Tiffany & Co.
• AGE : 1850-1899
• BRAND : Tiffany & Co.
• PATTERN : Japanese
• TYPE : Flatware - Sets
• FEATURED REFINEMENTS : Tiffany Sterling Silverware
• COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver

Japanese was designed in 1871, during
the most innovative period in the history of Tiffany silver, and it is still
one of the most popular of all Tiffany patterns. Japanese was the first Tiffany
pattern to introduce silver decorated in the Japanese revival style. The
flowing designs of branches and twigs with leaves, buds, flowers and exotic
birds were entirely different from anything in American silver at that time.
This pattern was a direct result of
the interest in exotic cultures that became widespread in the late nineteenth
century. This interest led directly into the American Art Nouveau movement,
whose leader was Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Tiffany's founder. Each piece of
Audubon is decorated with intricate designs adapted from nineteenth century
Japanese bird paintings, with eight species represented. The back of each piece
has complementary designs derived from Japanese flowers. Japanese's exquisite
detail lends itself well to a wide range of table-setting designs from traditional
to contemporary.
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."
Exceptional
antique JAPANESE BY TIFFANY CO. sterling silver Dinner Flatware
set, 57 pieces. This set includes:

8
DINNER SIZE KNIVES, 10 1/4"

8
DINNER SIZE FORKS, 8"

8
LUNCH/DESSERT FORKS, 7 1/8"

8
DESSERT KNIFE, FLAT HANDLE ALL-STERLING, 8"

8
TEASPOONS, 6"

8
PLACE SOUP SPOONS, 7 1/8"

1
SERVING SPOON, 8 5/8"

1
GRAVY LADLE, 6 3/4"

1
SUGAR TONGS, 5"

1
FLAT HANDLE MASTER BUTTER, 8"

1
ICE CREAM SERVER, GOLD-WASHED, 11 1/8"

1
ICE CREAM SERVING SPOON, GOLD-WASHED, 8 3/4"

1
STUFFING SPOON, 12 7/8"

1
LARGE ASPARAGUS SERVING TONGS, 10 1/4"

1
CRACKER SCOOP, 9 3/8"

Includes BONUS brand new storage chest.

Excellent condition, period monograms on the reverse vary. Crisp pattern
detail. This set will be lightly polished and sealed in individual
plastic sleeves prior to
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