AN AMERICAN SILVER ENGLISH KING PATTERN FLATWARE SERVICE, TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, 1885-95 |

engraved with contemporary monogram EBC, some pieces parcel-gilt (pg), comprising:12 table knives12 table forks24 entrée knives24 entrée forks12 fish knives12 fish forks12 dessert knives (pg)12 dessert forks (pg)11 butter knives12 oyster forks12 teaspoons12 table spoons12 soup spoons12 coffee spoons (pg)12 ice cream spoons (pg)12 sorbet spoons (pg)2 fish servers2 salad servers (pg)2 serving spoons4 small serving spoons1 asparagus tongs1 gravy ladle1 soup ladle1 sauce ladle (pg)1 mustard ladle (pg)1 horseradish ladle (pg)4 salt spoons (pg)1 pie server (pg)1 ice cream slice (pg)1 berry spoon (pg)1 jelly spoon (pg)1 preserve spoon (pg)2 master butter knives2 butter picks1 olive fork (pg)1 olive spoon (pg)1 sugar spoon (pg)1 sugar sifter (pg)1 sugar tongs249 pieces, in original fitted Tiffany case, the cover plaque engraved Edward B. Covey, Far Rockaway, New York

Sotheby's New York, June 17, 1997, lot 60A The plaque may refer to Edward Burt Covey (1872-1952), who was born in Otsego, New York and married Mina Bishop of Boston; he died in Los Angeles.

all knife blades tightly affixed, the table and entree knives with original Tiffany plated blades which are thinning at edges but still usable; no dents to hollow handles; no gaps in the case except 1 butter spreader missing, another butter spreader unengraved; overall set in very good condition; the wood case with some light scratches, the velvet lining intact and with only light soiling
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.