The incredible multi-motif Olympian pattern, which was
introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1878, is the most elaborate and complex of
all Tiffany flatware designs. Each piece of Olympian is designed to illustrate
a well-known story of Classical mythology. The subjects vary on the different
pieces.
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."
The style on Olympian is Academic Beaux-Arts. The patent
application credits Edward C. Moore, but renowned sculptor and die chaser F.
Antoine Heller contributed his talents, as well. The pattern was first
introduced at the Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1878. Olympian is a
multi-motif pattern with seventeen (17) different handle decorations depicting
subjects and stories from classical mythology. Each design is elaborate.
Exquisite Dinner and Luncheon Size
multi-motif Olympian by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set
- 139 pieces. This set includes:
12 Large Banquet
Size Knives with Blunt silverplated blades, 10 7/8"
12 Dinner Size
Forks, 7 7/8"
12 Regular Knives
with Blunt silverplated blades, 9 3/8"
12 Regular Forks,
7"
12 Teaspoons,
6"
12 Place Soup
Spoons, 7 1/8"
12 Cheese Spreaders,
7 1/8"
12 Pate Knives, raised
edge on blade, 6 1/4"
12 Fish Forks,
hollow handle all-sterling, pierced, 6 3/4" - Rare
12 Fruit Forks,
2-tine, 7"
12 Ice Cream Spoons,
spade shaped, 6"
6 Serving Spoons, 8
1/2"
1 Flat Handle Master
Butter Knife, 7 1/8"
Includes bonus brand
new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no
monograms. Tiffany marks vary. Crisp pattern detail. This set will be lightly
polished prior to shipping. Exceptional!
