Colonial by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 184 pcs Fitted Chest

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• MAKER : TIFFANY & CO.
• FEATURED REFINEMENTS : Tiffany Sterling Silverware
• AGE : 1900-1940
• BRAND : Tiffany & Co.
• PATTERN : Colonial
• TYPE : Flatware - Sets
• COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver

The
pattern Colonial was introduced in 1895 but did not get patent until 1896. This
contradicts the mark, as the dies were made with the anticipated patent date,
and when it happened later than expected the expense to change it was too high.
The pattern was discontinued in 1913. It was designed by Paulding Franham and
was plain in comparison to his later designs. The handle is bordered by four
bands which form a scroll with leaf, but the back is not an identical pattern,
but similar.



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.



Outstanding COLONIAL BY TIFFANY
CO. sterling silver Flatware set in large vintage Tiffany fitted chest
-184 Pieces. This set includes:

18 DINNER SIZE KNIVES, 10 1/8"

18 DINNER SIZE FORKS, 7
1/2"

18 REGULAR/DESSERT FORKS, 6
3/4"

18 TEASPOONS, 5 3/4"

18 GUMBO SOUP SPOONS, 8"

12 SALAD FORKS, 3-TINE, GOLD-WASHED, 6 7/8"

12 FLAT HANDLE BUTTER
SPREADERS, 5 7/8"

12 COCKTAIL/OYSTER FORKS,
6"

12 ICED TEA SPOONS, 7 1/2"

12 BOUILLON SOUP SPOONS, GOLD-WASHED, 5 1/4"

12 DEMITASSE SPOONS, GOLD-WASHED, 4 5/8"

12 ICE CREAM SPOONS, GOLD-WASHED, 5 1/4"

4 SERVING SPOONS, 8
1/2"

2 PIERCED SERVING SPOONS, 8 1/2"

1 COLD MEAT FORK, PIERCED, 8
1/2"

1 CHEESE KNIFE WITH PICK, 7"

1 POULTRY SHEARS W/STAINLESS BLADES, 11 1/4"

1 SUGAR TONG, 4"

Includes
original fitted vintage Tiffany storage chest.



Excellent
condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished and sealed in individual plastic sleeves prior to
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