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.
Superb monumental multi-motif Olympian by Tiffany & Co.
sterling silver Flatware set - 252 pieces. This set includes:
12
Large Dinner Size Knives with Blunt stainless blades, 10 1/4"
12
Dinner Size Forks, 7 7/8"
12
Regular Knives with Blunt stainless blades, 9 3/8"
12
Regular Forks, 7"
12
Salad Forks, 4-tine, 6 3/4"
12
Teaspoons, 6"
12
Place Soup Spoons, 7 1/8"
12
Flat Handle Butter Spreaders, 6"
12
Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2"
12
Bouillon Soup Spoons, 5 1/2"
12
Demitasse Spoons, 4"
12
Grapefruit Spoons, 5 3/4"
12 Ice
Cream Spoons, spade shape, 6"
12
4-O'clock Coffee Spoons, gold-washed, 4 7/8"
12
Dessert Knives, hollow handle all-sterling, 7 1/2"
12 Ice
Cream Forks, 5 3/4"
12
Gumbo Soup Spoons, 8"
12
Fruit Knives w/serrated stainless blades, 7 1/2"
12
Fish Knives, hollow handle all-sterling, wide blades, 7 5/8"
12
Pastry Forks, gold-washed, 6"
12
Individual Marrow or Horseradish scoops, 5 1/2" (rare)
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.
Exquisite!
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