Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 96 pcs Dinner

• FEATURED REFINEMENTS : Tiffany Sterling Silverware
• COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
• BRAND : Tiffany & Co.
• PATTERN : Olympian
• TYPE : Flatware - Sets

The
incredible multi-motif 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 subjects vary on
the different pieces.


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."

Superb Olympian by Tiffany Co. sterling silver Flatware set - 96 pieces. This set
includes:

12 Large Dinner Size Knives with Blunt blades, 10 3/8"

12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8"

12 Dessert Forks, 3-tine, 2-hole, ruffled, 6 5/8"

12 Salad Forks, 4-tine, gold-washed, 6 3/4"

12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8"

12 Cocktail Forks, 6"

12 Grapefruit Spoons, 5 3/4"

12 Fruit Forks, 2-tine, 6 1/8"

Storage chest is not included.

Excellent
condition, with varying period monograms on the reverse. Tiffany marks vary. Crisp pattern detail.
This set will be lightly polished prior to