Japanese by Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 77 Pcs Audubon Birds

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

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 JAPANESE BY TIFFANY CO. sterling silver Dinner Flatware
set, 77 pieces. This set includes:

12 Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/2" (Audubon)

12 Dinner Size Forks, 8"

24 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7"

12 Teaspoons, 6"

12 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/4"

1 Gravy Ladle, 7 1/8"

2 Serving Spoons, 8 3/4"

1 Sugar Spoon, 6"

1 Pie Server, all-sterling, 10 3/4"

Includes BONUS brand new storage chest.

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