The pattern Richelieu by Tiffany & Co. was
patented in 1892. 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.
Designer 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, and 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.
Exquisite Richelieu by Tiffany &
Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 90 pieces. This set includes:
12 Regular Knives
w/blunt stainless blades, 9 1/4"
12 Regular Forks, 6
7/8"
12 Salad Forks,
4-tine, 6 3/8"
12 Teaspoons, 5
7/8"
12 Cream Soup
Spoons, 6 3/4"
12 Cocktail Forks, 5
7/8"
12 Pastry Forks,
4-tine, 6"
1 Cold Meat
Fork with straight tines, 8 3/4"
1 Cold Meat Fork
w/splayed tines, 8 3/4"
1 Long Salad Serving
Set, gold-washed, 10"
1 Sauce Ladle,
7"
1 Berry Spoon with
clam shell bowl, 9"
Includes bonus brand
new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no
monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to
shipping. Stunning!
