An American Silver Flatware Service, Tiffany & Co., New York, late 19th century

English King Pattern, engraved with various monograms, comprising:
twelve dinner knives
twelve dinner forks
twelve lunch knives
twelve lunch forks
twelve butter spreaders
twelve oyster forks
twelve dessert spoons
thirteen tablespoons
twenty-four teaspoons
twelve soup spoons
twelve bouillon spoons
twelve coffee spoons
two-piece carving set
one soup ladle
one cheese server
161 pieces, in two-drawer wood box

As noted re. various monograms. some overall wear. dinner knives with stainless blades, forks with tines need straightening, and three oyster forks, six table spoons four tea spoons and 2 dessert spoons with wear need straightening
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