Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called
Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in
1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling vegetation,
meandering tendrils, and exotic blossoming flowers, Chrysanthemum is
characteristic of The Tiffany Style or Art Nouveau, as the naturalistic
style is now commonly known. The rich and graceful flowering motifs of
Chrysanthemum were undoubtedly influenced by founder Louis Comfort Tiffany.
They make Chrysanthemum the most sumptuous of any American pattern.
Designed by Charles Grosjean (1841-1888).
Grosjean worked in his family's firm which produced high end silverware
to prominent New York City retailers, including Tiffany. Upon his
father's death, Grosjean left his family firm to become superintendent of Tiffany's
silver factory in 1868. He had great background in silver and was an artist and
was referred to as "one of the best living decorators of
silver". He was a teacher in the Tiffany School and designed a few full
lines of sterling patterns for Tiffany in his short time with the company
before his unfortunate and sudden death. His patterns Chrysanthemum
(formally Indian Chrysanthemum) and English King are some of the most
famous of his designs, and of Tiffany in general.
Outstanding Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co.
sterling silver extensive flatware service in huge fitted Tiffany chest - 255
pieces. This service includes:
12 Dinner Size
Knives, blunt blades, 10 3/8"
12 Dinner Size
Forks, 7 1/2"
12 Luncheon Knives,
blunt blades, 9"
12 Luncheon/Dessert
Forks, 6 3/4"
12 Teaspoons, 5
3/4"
12 Place Soup
Spoons, 6 3/4"
12 Cocktail Forks,
6"
12 Demitasse Spoons,
gold-washed, 4 1/4"
12 Terrapin Forks, 5
3/4"
12 Large Dinner
Spoons/Serving Spoons, 8 1/2"
12 Strawberry Forks,
2-tine, gold-washed pierced, 4 3/4"
12 Melon Spoons,
gold-washed, 6 3/4"
12 Breakfast Knives,
flat handle all-sterling, 7 1/4"
12 Pate' Knives, 5
3/4"
11 Nut Picks, 4
1/2"
6 Fish Forks flat
handle all-sterling, 4-tine, 6 5/8"
12 Salt Dishes,
gold-washed, 1 1/2" x 1"
12 Individual Pepper
shakers, 2 1/2"
12 Butter Pats,
gold-washed, 3 1/2"
1 Champagne Coaster,
7" x 7"
2 Gravy Ladles, 7
1/2"
1 Sugar Spoon,
gold-washed, 5 3/4"
1 Salad Set,
gold-washed, 10"
1 Pie Server, flat
handle all-sterling, gold-washed, 10"
1 Sauce Ladle,
double spout, 7"
1 Roast Carving Set,
3-pc - Knife 15", Fork 10", Hone 12 1/2"
1 Steak Carving Set,
2-pc - Knife 12" & Fork 10"
1 Soup Ladle, 12
3/4"
1 Fish Server,
12"
1 Fish Serving Fork,
5-tine, 10"
1 Crumber, 13
1/2"
1 Ice Cream Server,
gold-washed, 11"
1 Berry Spoon,
pointed, gold-washed, 8 3/4"
1 Berry Spoon,
pointed, gold-washed, 8 1/2"
1 Asparagus Fork,
crossed tines, 9 3/4"
1 Tea Strainer,
gold-washed, 7 1/2"
1 Sugar Sifter,
gold-washed, 6 1/4"
1 Cheese Knife w/pick,
flat handle all-sterling, gold-washed, 8 1/2"
1 Cheese Knife,
hollow handle all-sterling, gold-washed, 7 1/2"
1 Waffle Server,
pierced, 8 3/4"
1 Melon Knife,
hollow handle all-sterling, gold-washed, 12 1/4"
1 Mustard Ladle,
gold-washed, 5"
1 Grape Shears,
all-sterling, 5 1/2"
1 Preserve spoon
w/shell bowl, gold-washed, 7"
2 Master Salt
Spoons, gold-washed, 3 3/8"
1 Sugar Tong w/shell
ends, 4 1/2"
1 Hollow Handle
Master Butter Knife, all-sterling, gold-washed, 6 1/4"
Includes fabulous
impressive large 3-drawer vintage fitted Tiffany chest.
The silver is in
excellent condition, with no monograms. The chest has some interior
and exterior imperfections, as expected with age - key no longer present.
This set will be
beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping. Exquisite!
Provenance: This set was owned by William
Nichols Coler (1827-1911), and was said to have likely been a wedding gift.
Coler was Colonel in the Civil War. After serving, he returned to Illinois to
his business, then moved to New York, where he and his son had a successful
brokerage company that traded bonds. He lived a prosperous and luxurious life,
according to Pioneers of Champaign County.
Offered as a set only; pieces not sold
individually.
100% Satisfaction
guaranteed!