UsedLikeNew : Excellent condition
The pattern Richelieu by Tiffany Co. was patented in 1892. It was discontinued in 1913, but reactivated in 1952 until later discontinued again. It is assumed this pattern is named after Louis-Francois-Armond de Vignerot du Plessis, who invented mayonnaise and the sauce Richelieu is named after. The pattern features C-scrolls bordering the front and back, with an inner shell border. Featuring flowers on the handle with a shell at the tip.
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.
Gorgeous Dinner size Richelieu by Tiffany Co. vermeil (completely gold-washed) sterling silver Flatware set, 84 pieces. This set includes:
12 Dinner Size Knives, 10 1/4" 12 Dinner Size Forks, 7 1/2" 12 Salad Forks, 6 1/2" 12 Teaspoons, 5 7/8" 12 Place Soup Spoons, 7" 12 Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders, 6" 12 Cocktail Forks, 5 7/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be lightly hand polished prior to
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- MAKER : Tiffany & Co.
- PATTERN : Richelieu
- FEATURED REFINEMENTS : Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12
- AGE : 1900-1940
- COMPOSITION : Sterling Silver
- BRAND : Tiffany & Co.
- TYPE : Set
The pattern Richelieu by Tiffany Co. was patented in 1892. It was discontinued in 1913, but reactivated in 1952 until later discontinued again. It is assumed this pattern is named after Louis-Francois-Armond de Vignerot du Plessis, who invented mayonnaise and the sauce Richelieu is named after. The pattern features C-scrolls bordering the front and back, with an inner shell border. Featuring flowers on the handle with a shell at the tip.
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.
Gorgeous Dinner size Richelieu by Tiffany Co. vermeil (completely gold-washed) sterling silver Flatware set, 84 pieces. This set includes:
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be lightly hand polished prior to
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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