Tiffany Silver: Flatware

Twelve sterling silver dinner forks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1886.

John Carter Brown (1797-1874) of Rhode Island was a noted book collector. In the decade after his death his widow commissioned from Tiffany a custom flatware service of which these pieces are a part. The traditional pattern with modern elements was designed by Charles Grosjean, and comprises a paddle terminal with double-sided shells. Shoulder has stylized leaf and heel has tiered shell-inspired motif. Terminal... Click for details

Japanese sterling silver master butter. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Flat handle with double-sided reeding that terminates in flower stems on terminal. On terminal front is perched bird. Terminal back vacant with flower on heel. Blade has engraved stylized ornament. A great piece in the sought-after pattern pattern that was in production from 1871 to before 1904, and revived as Audubon in the 1950s. The designer was Edward C. Moore, who was a connoisseur and scholar of Japanese art. Fully... Click for details

Chrysanthemum sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1890.

This set comprises 145 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 24 dinner forks (7 1/2), 12 salad/terrapin forks (6 3/8), 12 seafood forks (6), and 12 ice cream forks (5 5/8); Spoons: 10 teaspoons (5 5/8), 12 round gumbo spoons (7 3/4), 12 bouillon spoons (5 1/2), 10 grapefruit spoons (5 3/4), and 6 tablespoons (8 1/4); Knives: 12 dinner knives (10 1/8), 12 lunch knives (8 7/8), and 11 butter spreaders (5... Click for details

Chrysanthemum sterling silver dinner set for 12. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910.

This set comprises 252 pieces (dimensions in inches): Knives: 12 dinner knives (10), 12 lunch knives (9), 12 breakfast knives (7 1/2), 12 fish knives (7 1/2), 12 fruit knives (7), and 9 butter knives (5 3/4);

Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 1/2), 12 lunch forks (6 3/4), 12 salad forks (6 3/4), 12 fish forks (6 1/2), 12 seafood forks (6), 12 terrapin forks (5 3/4), 12 berry forks (6), and 4 individual... Click for details

English King sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920.

This set comprises 72 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 1/2) and 12 salad forks (6 5/8); Spoons: 12 teaspoons (5 7/8) and 12 round soup spoons (6 3/4); Knives: 12 dinner knives (9 1/4) and 12 butter spreaders (5 3/4).

Monogram engraved on terminal. Butter spreaders have flat handles and sterling silver blades. Dinner knives have stainless steel blades stamped Tiffany & Co. In... Click for details

Very desirable sterling silver pea server in Vine. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tapering handle with loosely arranged wraparound pea pod vine on tapering and gently waving handle. Round bowl with pierced ornament in same motif. A beautiful conflation of symbolism and function. This pattern is commonly known as Fruits and Flowers, and was in production from 1872 to before 1904. Very good condition.

Length: 8 7/8 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BS678

Very desirable sterling silver salad serving pair in Vine. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This pair comprises spoon and fork. Each: Loosely arranged wraparound peapod vine on tapering and gently waving handle. Bowl and shank gilt-washed with irregular rim and incised veins. Spoon has stylistically integrated monogram engraved on verso. This pattern is commonly known as Fruits and Flowers, and was in production from 1872 to before 1904. Very good condition.

Length: Spoon: 10 in. Fork: 10... Click for details

Craftsman sterling silver 3-piece youth place setting. Made by Tiffany, ca 1910. Hammered handles. Spoon bowl lightly gilt. Knife blade sterling silver. An example of the Craftsman influence on the American silver giant. Fully hallmarked. Delicate patina. Excellent condition.

Length: Knife: 7 1/2 in. Fork: 6 1/4 in. Spoon: 6 3/4 in. Total weight: 5 Troy Ounces. #BD355