Lap Over Edge by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set Acid Etched 50 pcs

Introduced circa 1880 and designed by Charles Grosjean (1841–1888), one of the foremost silver designers of his era, Lap Over Edge reflects the profound influence of Japanese art and nature on American decorative design. Grosjean began his career in his family's prestigious silver manufacturing firm, which supplied prominent New York retailers, including Tiffany Co. In 1868, he joined Tiffany as superintendent of its silver factory, where his remarkable artistic abilities earned him recognition as "one of the best living decorators of silver." He also taught at the Tiffany School and was responsible for several celebrated sterling silver designs, including Chrysanthemum and English King.

What makes this remarkable collection extraordinary is the variety of artistic compositions. The individual pieces feature a wide assortment of multi-motif Japanese-inspired designs depicting birds, butterflies, dragonflies, marine life, insects, flowers, fruits, foliage, and other elements in nature.

The intricate acid-etched and engraved decoration transforms each piece into a miniature work of art. From whimsical frogs, seahorses, and lobsters to delicate blossoms, soaring birds, and intricate spiderwebs, the remarkable diversity of designs showcases Tiffany's exceptional imagination and craftsmanship during the height of the American Aesthetic Movement.



This extraordinary museum quality 50-piece Lap Over Edge acid etched by Tiffany Co. sterling silver service for eight includes:

8 Dinner Knives, 10 1/4", with French stainless steel blades. Motifs include two frogs, turtles, dragonflies, two seahorses, octopus and crab, fish among seaweed, cicada with windblown leaves, and lobsters.

8 Dinner Forks, 8". Motifs include lilies, windblown foliage, maple leaves, spider in web, bats among pine branches, insects and leaves, forget-me-nots, and three birds flying among branches.

8 Luncheon/Dessert Forks, 7 1/4". Motifs include pomegranates, pansies (3), hydrangeas, two birds in a tree, three dragonflies, and poppies.

8 Teaspoons, 6". Motifs include ferns, three butterflies, two birds perched on a branch, holly, dragonfly on a branch, forget-me-nots, daisies, and violets.

8 Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/4". Motifs include raspberries, grapes, chocolate, rambutan, squash, strawberries, flowers with butterfly, and currants.

8 Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6". Motifs include bird on branch, three dragonflies, wheat, chrysanthemums, two fish among seaweed, bird on branch, crab on reef, and three butterflies.

2 Serving Spoons, 8 3/4". Motifs include two butterflies above a tree and chrysanthemums.

Includes a complimentary brand-new storage chest - styles vary.



This set is in excellent condition with matching monogram, as shown. A truly remarkable Tiffany service.



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