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Vine by Tiffany Sterling Silver Fish Knife Wavy Pomegranate 8" TIFFANY BOOKItem Description
Vine by Tiffany & Co.
An
example of this piece is pictured in the hardcover book “Tiffany Silver
Flatware, 1845-1905: When Dining Was an Art” By William P. Hood Jr.,
Roslyn Berlin, & Edward Wawrynek. Illustrated on page 196, figure 292.
This piece is from co-author the (late) Roslyn Berlin’s incredible lifetime collection of Vine by Tiffany. Rare Sterling silver flat handle all-sterling Fish Knife with wavy blade and Pomegranate motif handle 8" in the pattern Vine by Tiffany and Co. It is monogrammed on the reverse (monos vary) and is in excellent vintage condition. Vine was first introduced by Tiffany in the year 1872. Its innovative multi-motif design is in the Japanese style, in aesthetic taste, and is attributed to chief Tiffany designer, Edward C. Moore. The motifs depicted in Vine include various fruits, vegetables, flowers, and one grain (wheat). This rare and highly collected pattern is sometimes referred to as "Fruits and Flowers". Edward
Moore, designer of this pattern, dominated the first era of Tiffany
made flatware and designed several full lines of sterling patterns.
Moore's father manufactured for Tiffany and upon retirement left Edward
Moore in charge at the young age of 24. In 1868 Tiffany incorporated and
bought the Moore Company, making Moore a Tiffany director and chief
designer and head of silverware operation. With his travels, he
experienced many exotic cultures and art which significantly impacted
his designs. After his death, his true genius was fully acknowledged and
he as then called "A Prince of Silversmiths.... easily the foremost
silversmith in the United States."
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