ENGLISH KING (c. 1885)
Patterns similar to our English King were
first used in France and England late in the eighteenth century and have
remained among the most popular styles for>flatware today, in both Europe
and America. Tiffany & Co. first made its own version of English King in
1885. It harmonizes with any eighteenth-century-inspired style neo-Georgian,
Colonial, Louis XVI, Sheraton, Chippendale, Adam or Hepplewhite. The rich,
intricate decoration of Tiffany's English King pattern reflects the luxurious
entertainments given during the latter part of the eighteenth century and will
enhance and give a sense of occasion to present-day settings.
Designed by Charles Grosjean (1841-1888).
Grosjean worked in his family's firm which produced high end silverware to
prominent New York City retailers, including Tiffany. Upon his father's death,
Grosjean left his family firm to become superintendent of Tiffany's silver
factory in 1868. He had great background in silver and was an artist and was
referred to as "one of the best living decorators of silver". He was
a teacher in the Tiffany School and designed a few full lines of sterling
patterns for Tiffany in his short time with the company before his unfortunate
and sudden death. His patterns Chrysanthemum (formally Indian Chrysanthemum)
and English King are some of the most famous of his designs, and of Tiffany in
general.
English King by
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Flatware set, 100 pieces. This set
includes:
8 Dinner Knives,
French blades, 10 1/2"
8 Dinner Forks, 7
1/2"
8 Regular Knives,
Blunt blades, 9 3/8"
8 Regular Forks, 6
7/8"
8 Salad Forks, 6
3/4"
8 Teaspoons, 5
7/8"
8 Place Soup Spoons,
7"
8 Flat Handle Butter
Spreaders, 5 3/4"
8 Cocktail Forks,
6"
8 Fish Knives with
stainless blades, 8 1/4""
8 Demitasse Spoons,
4"
8 Fruit Knives with
stainless blades, 7 1/2"
1 Large Vegetable
Spoon, 9"
1 Serving Spoon, 8
1/2"
1 Cold Meat fork, 8
5/8"
1 Sugar Spoon, 5
3/4"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest
- styles vary.
Excellent condition,
with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished
prior to shipping.
100% Satisfaction guaranteed!
