Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Serving Plate X563. Enhance your fine dining collection. Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Service / Sandwich Plate (Model X563). As one of the most celebrated and regal hollowware designs in American silversmithing history, the Francis I pattern-originally designed in 1907 by Ernest Meyer-remains the pinnacle of Renaissance-Baroque grandeur. Denotes a beautifully proportioned 10 3/4 plate making it exceptionally versatile as an opulent dinner service plate, a sandwich platter, or a striking presentation piece. The hallmark of the Francis I pattern is its deeply oxidized, highly raised repoussé border. It features sprawling Baroque scrollwork, a scalloped rim, and a rich variety of cluster motifs including grapes, plums, lemons, and delicate blossoms. The Perfect Presentation Size. 10 3/4 inches in diameter. Size functions beautifully as a base charger, a formal dinner plate, or a standalone serving platter for fine pastries and small bites. Forged in the USA from solid. 925 sterling silver, this hollowware piece delivers a heavy, luxurious feel in the hand and a brilliant mirror-polished well that contrasts beautifully with the ornate border. Francis I (Introduced 1907). (Stamped on the reverse). This example is in. No splits, dents, repairs, or monogram removals. The Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Francis I Compote #X568 is a timeless piece of American silverware, blending decorative artistry with practical elegance. It is ideal for serving fruit, candies, or as a statement decorative object, and holds significant value for collectors of fine silverware. This is a pre-owned piece that is part of our “Cleveland Collection”. The collection includes flatware sets, tea sets, serving pieces, hollowware, and more. Cost will vary slightly depending on where you’re located.