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Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Flatware Service | 226 Pieces in Original Chest | Circa 1910 | M.S. Rau
Explore one of the most coveted achievements in American silver: an exceptional 226-piece Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware service for 12 in the highly desirable Chrysanthemum pattern. Introduced in 1878 and patented in 1880, Chrysanthemum is widely considered the finest pattern Tiffany & Co. ever produced — and to find a service of this scale in pristine condition, nestled in its original chest with a blue velvet interior, is truly exceptional.
The pattern was the brainchild of Charles T. Grosjean, one of the most influential silversmiths in Tiffany’s history. The son of a silversmith, Grosjean managed the company’s Prince Street silverworks and became a driving force behind Tiffany’s silver business, creating enduring designs including Chrysanthemum, Lap-over-Edge and English King. Marrying traditional baroque forms with a naturalistic floral motif, Chrysanthemum found particular favor among Victorian socialites and brides of the Gilded Age, despite ranking among the most expensive Tiffany patterns to produce.
This monumental service comprises 17 distinct place settings for 12 — from entrée knives and fish forks to ice cream forks and demitasse spoons — alongside an impressive array of serving pieces including a carving set, asparagus tongs, fish servers and master salt cellars.
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