Tiffany & Co. English King Flatware
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This Tiffany & Co. flatware service displays the English King pattern, one of the firm's finest
Key Features
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- This stunning silver flatware service was created by Tiffany & Co.
- Crafted in the famed English King pattern, this exquisite service for 12 comprises 108 pieces
- Housed in its fitted case with matching stand, this service reflects the elegance of the Gilded Age
- Each piece is marked "TIFFANY & CO/STERLING/PAT. 1885/M" for Edward C. Moore
Item Details
- Width:
C: 15 5/8 Inches - Height:
C: 4 7/8 Inches - Depth:
C: 12 1/2 Inches - Period:
19th Century - Origin:
America
This enchanting Tiffany & Co. silver flatware service is crafted in the iconic English King pattern. Comprised of 108 pieces, this service for 12 provides an exquisite service for luncheon of dinner. Housed in its fitted, suede-lined wooden case, it brings elegance to any table.
Designed by silversmith Charles T. Grosjean in 1885, English King was a skillful reinterpretation of a pattern that had already been popular in England for over 100 years, one that was used by King George II of Great Britain. Though many companies created their own version of this pattern, Tiffany's was the only one to be patented, a testimony to its superior artistry.
With the profound economic impact of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, individuals of high social stature sought the finest silver to grace their dining tables. Silver has been a reflection of wealth and status for centuries. The great halls of the Medieval period with buffets lined with grandiose salvers, ewers and ceremonial pieces slowly gave way to more intimate dining chambers featuring more refined silver tableware. The diversity of the pieces in this particular service illustrates the importance placed on dining in the 19th century. The advent of serving meals as separate courses during this era meant that each guest was given utensils for every type of food served at the meal, giving way to more specialized and highly developed pieces, from ice cream forks to gumbo spoons. Tiffany & Co. catered to this phenomenon with some of the most exceptional silver flatware services ever created. English King is considered one of the firm's greatest achievements still in production today. Tiffany's flair for sophistication and craftsmanship is imparted in every part of this splendid service, an undeniable testament to the firm's reputation as the standard of American elegance.
Circa 1895
Case: 15 5/8" wide x 12 1/2" deep x 4 7/8" high
This set comprises:
12 dinner knives
12 lunch knives
12 dinner forks
12 lunch forks
12 gumbo spoons
12 serving spoons
12 tablespoons
12 demitasse spoons
12 teaspoons
Designed by silversmith Charles T. Grosjean in 1885, English King was a skillful reinterpretation of a pattern that had already been popular in England for over 100 years, one that was used by King George II of Great Britain. Though many companies created their own version of this pattern, Tiffany's was the only one to be patented, a testimony to its superior artistry.
With the profound economic impact of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, individuals of high social stature sought the finest silver to grace their dining tables. Silver has been a reflection of wealth and status for centuries. The great halls of the Medieval period with buffets lined with grandiose salvers, ewers and ceremonial pieces slowly gave way to more intimate dining chambers featuring more refined silver tableware. The diversity of the pieces in this particular service illustrates the importance placed on dining in the 19th century. The advent of serving meals as separate courses during this era meant that each guest was given utensils for every type of food served at the meal, giving way to more specialized and highly developed pieces, from ice cream forks to gumbo spoons. Tiffany & Co. catered to this phenomenon with some of the most exceptional silver flatware services ever created. English King is considered one of the firm's greatest achievements still in production today. Tiffany's flair for sophistication and craftsmanship is imparted in every part of this splendid service, an undeniable testament to the firm's reputation as the standard of American elegance.
Circa 1895
Case: 15 5/8" wide x 12 1/2" deep x 4 7/8" high
This set comprises:
12 dinner knives
12 lunch knives
12 dinner forks
12 lunch forks
12 gumbo spoons
12 serving spoons
12 tablespoons
12 demitasse spoons
12 teaspoons
