The King’s Pattern was introduced in the early 19th century (based on an 18th century French design). The shape started out as the Hourglass pattern and then quickly developed into the much more popular Kings pattern, Queens pattern and others such as Honeysuckle and Kings Husk. Reference: Justine Antiques
A set of four George III silver sauce ladles by Paul Storr, London 1812 Of Kings pattern, crested, length 18.5cm, weight 11.8oz.
Sold for £ 1,375 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018
Tiffany Silver Gilt Partial Dessert Flatware Service; Together with Associated Demitasse Spoons In the Kings pattern, comprising forks, serving spoons and demitasse spoons; Together with Associated Demitasse Spoons. Approximately forty pieces. Total approximately 66 ounces.
Sold for $1,875 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2007
TIFFANY & CO. ‘ENGLISH KING’ STERLING SILVER 12 PCS, W 1.25″, L 5.75″, 15.43 OZT A 12-piece collection of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver grapefruit spoons, having the ‘English King’ pattern. The ‘English King’ pattern was first introduced in 1885, designed by Charles Grosjean and features scroll form and shell shaped accents to the handles. Each impressed to the underside of its handle. Total weight: 15.43 troy ounces.
Sold for $1,100 at DuMouchelles in 2019
AN AMERICAN SILVER-GILT FLATWARE SERVICE, GORHAM MFG. CO., PROVIDENCE, RI, CIRCA 1895 King George pattern, monogrammed JPD, comprising: Top of case 20 dinner forks 20 lunch forks 20 fish forks Top drawer 20 fruit knives 20 dessert spoons 20 dessert knives 19 coffee spoons Middle drawer 18 terrapin forks 20 tablespoons 20 oval soup spoons 20 teaspoons 18 oyster forks 1 pair sugar tongs Bottom drawer 20 dinner knives 20 lunch knives 276 pieces, in fitted wood case with plaque engraved “Jessie Preston Draper” approx. 396 oz weighable 12315 g
Sold for 8,750 USD at Sothebys in 2018
