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Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Florentine Pattern Small Butter Knife

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Antique Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Florentine pattern small butter knife. Maker: Tiffany & Co Pattern: Designed by Paulding Farnham Style: Renaissance Revival Introduced in 1900, but the patent application not filed until May 9, 1904, issued June 7, 1904 Since Pat.1900 was incorporated into the dies, the company must have anticipated filing for a patent at least that year. George Paulding Farnham (1859–1927) was an American jewelry designer, sculptor, and metallurgist that worked for Tiffany & Co. in the late 19th and early 20th century. Florentine - was another of Paulding Farnham's complex designs which included Renaissance and Rococo elements. He started with the basic King's shape. The lower stem is framed by thin scroll ornaments with small leaves. The upper stem has successive rows of leaf ornaments in a pinnate form which evolve into successive scroll ornaments of decreasing Size, flanking central leaf elements. The terminal is a mixture of old and new styles. Pieces of Florentine are not easily found today. The measurements: Length x width: 14.5 x 1.8 cm Weight: 25 grams Condition: The knife is pre-owned, with minor signs of usage, excellent and pleasant condition overall.
  • Creator:
    Tiffany & Co. (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)Width: 0.71 in (1.8 cm)Depth: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1904
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Braintree, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2962333264762
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