Japanese by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver and 50 similar items

Japanese by Tiffany and Co This piece is from the (late) Roslyn Berlin's incredible lifetime collection of Japanese by Tiffany and Co. Roslyn was co-author of ?Tiffany Silver Flatware, 1845-1905: When Dining Was an Art?. Beautiful sterling silver Sauce Ladle with Double Spout 7" in the multi-motif pattern Japanese by Tiffany and Co. The handle of this piece features a Japanesque bird perched on a branch, surrounded by foliage. It is monogrammed on the reverse (see photo) and is in excellent condition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Japanese was designed in 1871, during the most innovative period in the history of Tiffany silver, and it is still one of the most popular of all Tiffany patterns. Japanese was the first Tiffany pattern to introduce silver decorated in the Japanese revival style. The flowing designs of branches and twigs with leaves, buds, flowers and exotic birds were entirely different from anything in American silver at that time. This pattern was a direct result of the interest in exotic cultures that became widespread in the late nineteenth century. This interest led directly into the American Art Nouveau movement, whose leader was Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of Tiffany's founder. Each piece of Audubon is decorated with intricate designs adapted from nineteenth century Japanese bird paintings, with eight species represented. The back of each piece has complementary designs derived from Japanese flowers. Japanese's exquisite detail lends itself well to a wide range of table-setting designs from traditional to contemporary.