An American silver Shell & Thread pattern flatware service, Tiffany & Co., New York, early 20th century

unengraved, comprising: 
9 lunch forks
12 fish knives
12 fish forks
10 steak knives
10 dessert knives
11 dessert forks
11 butter spreaders
11 soup spoons
1 cake knife
1 master butter knife
88 pieces, in a fitted wood case.

knives with later blades, flatware in good condition; case is unrelated and with significant damage
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