Florentine, introduced in 1900 and patented in 1904, is one
of Paulding Farnham’s complex designs with Renaissance and Rococo elements. The
handle has scroll ornaments and varying sized leaf motif leading to a scroll
design at the end. The multiple bands end in a scroll design with a small pineapple
at the very end of the handle. This pattern is not easily found on today's
market.
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.
Exceptional
FLORENTINE by TIFFANY Dinner & Luncheon set, 160 PIECES.
Issue Date: 1900, Designer: Paulding Farnham.
This set includes:
12
Dinner Size Knives, 10 3/8"
12 Dinner
Size Forks, 7 1/2"
12
Luncheon Knives, 9 3/8"
12
Luncheon Forks, 6 3/4"
12
Salad/Fish Forks, 6 3/4"
12 Teaspoons,
5 7/8"
12
Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8"
12
Flat Handle Individual Butter Spreaders, 5 7/8"
12
Cocktail Forks, 5 1/2"
12
Breakfast knives, silverplated blades, 7 7/8"
12 Ice
Cream Forks, 5 3/4"
12
Grapefruit Spoons, 5 3/4"
12
Gumbo Soup Spoons, 7 7/8"
2
Serving Spoons, 8 1/2"
1
All-Sterling Long Salad Set, gold-washed, 9 3/4"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, matching "W" monogram
on all pieces except for the salad set. This set will be beautifully polished
and sealed in plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Exceptional!
100%
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!
