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Each piece’s central decoration represents a different cluster of fruit and flowers, giving your table a unique and classic presentation. This pattern was designed by the French silversmith Ernest Meyer. Hallmarks: Sterling, Makers Mark. Measurements: 12 New French Hollow Knives 9 5/8″, 12 New French Hollow Knives 9 1/4″, 11 Table Forks 7 3/4″, 12 Dinner Forks 7 1/8″, 10 Individual Salad Forks 6 1/4″, 25 Teaspoons 5 7/8″, 12 Ice Cream Forks 5 1/4″, 12 Dessert/Oval Soup Spoons 7 1/4″, 12 Round Bowl Soup Spoons 5 7/8″, 11 Oyster Fork 5 5/8″, 12 Ice Tea Spoons 7 5/8″, 12 Melon Spoons 5 3/4″, 12 Flat Handle Butter Spreader 5 7/8″, 1 Salad Serving Set 9 1/2″, 1 Solid Gravy Ladle 6 7/8″, 1 Cake Breaker 10 5/8″, 1 Small Pierced Cold Meat Serving Fork 8″, 1 Small Sugar Tongs 4 1/4″, 1 Lemon Fork 5″, 1 Large Solid Jelly Server 6″, 1 Old Style Pickle Fork 6″, 1 Cream Ladle 5 5/8″, 1 Sugar Spoon 5 7/8″, 1 Scalloped Sugar Spoon 6 1/8″, 1 Solid Master Butter Knife 7″, 1 Table Spoon 8 3/8″. Condition: Excellent Like-new condition, with almost no visible wear. We do NOT use stock photos, all photos are of the exact item you will receive, and were professionally photographed in our in-house studio. All measurements provided in inches are rounded to the nearest 1/8 inch. What Makes Us Different? It’s our unwavering standard of delivering high quality authenticated and restored items for our clients. Our expert team of authenticators, Custom jewelry metalsmiths, GIA GG gemologists, and jewelry appraisers provide their expertise on each piece of jewelry that passes through our company. As we’ve examined a myriad of items from individuals, auctions, or dealers, we’re amazed at the poor condition and wear that hasn’t been addressed. Surprising and costly inaccuracies in gemological and authentication identification were also common. Our teams professionally authenticate, clean and repair or restore the jewelry. Why choose Purple Creek?

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REED & BARTON FRANCIS I STERLING SILVER 83pc FLATWARE SET/12. 1 Shell Sugar Spoon. 2 PC Salad Serving Set. 1 Large Meat Serving Fork. 2 Medium Serving Forks. Also Included 8 misc NON_MATCHING PCS. (only damage in entire lot is slight bend in non-matching long skinny fork – see photo). I didn’t polish before photographing. This was my Grandmothers set, believe to be from the 30’s, maybe the 40’s? . It’s time to let it move on. Note: Silver is listed Locally. All pcs will be individually wrapped: Case not included unless you want it. Please ask any questions :. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Flatware & Silverware”. The seller is “janeinla” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: Reed & Barton
• Pattern: Francis I
• Type: Flatware – Sets
• Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)
• Age: 1900-1940

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Magnificent Reed & Barton Francis 1 sterling silver flatware set. Service for 12 plus many extras. This set of sterling silver flatware was originally displayed in the Wuerth & Son Jewelry store in Leavenworth, Kansas. It appears unused, in the original cherry wood case with keys. Pieces have the old Reed & Barton hallmark, Sterling, JH Wuerth & Son, Pat June 25, 07. Please note that the pieces also have a catalog number on the back that can be removed, as it was displayed in the Leavenworth Museum for a time. Additionally included, are the original brochures, paperwork and photos of the jewelry store. A few minor scuffs on the case however very good overall condition. Set includes (by drawers as pictured). TOP: Large Ladle – 11 1/2″ Medium Ladle – 6″ Small Ladle – 5 1/2″ Tiny Ladle – 4 3/4″ Fish Serving Fork – 6 1/2″ Butter Knife – 7″ (2) Tiny Spoons – 3 1/2″ (12) Cocktail Forks – 5 1/2″ (12) Teaspoons – 6″ MIDDLE DRAWER: (12) Salad Forks – 6 1/8″ (12) Soup Spoons – 7 1/4″ (12) Serving Spoons – 8 1/4″ BOTTOM DRAWER: (12) Dinner Knives – 8 3/4″ (12) Dinner Forks – 7 1/8″ (2 pc) Carving Set. PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR BUSINESS IS ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES. ITEMS ARE PREVIOUSLY LOVED AND MOST NOT IN PERFECT CONDITION UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED. MANY OF THE ITEMS ARE VERY OLD. PLEASE VIEW PHOTOS CAREFULLY AS WE HAVE DONE OUR BEST TO SHOW ANY IMPERFECTIONS IN THE PICTURES. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. The item “REED & BARTON FRANCIS I STERLING SILVER 88pc FOR 12 FLATWARE SET + EXTRAS -CHEST” is in sale since Tuesday, November 2, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Flatware & Silverware”. The seller is “elizahm” and is located in Shawnee, Kansas. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada.

• Pattern: Francis I
• Brand: Reed & Barton
• Type: Flatware – Sets
• Age: 1900-1940
• Composition: Sterling Silver (.925)

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Amazing King Francis Silverplate 8 Piece Tea/Coffee Set. W/ Goblets & Extra Pieces. Attention: Serious Collectors, E. Vent Planners, Restaurants, Caterers, Major Event Venues, Museums, and Event Rental Services for – Weddings, Anniversaries, Awards, Retirement, and such occasions. While researching Reed & Barton, the King Francis design, and all the history involved with the pattern, it became a favorite mine. First, I learned how rare the design actually is, and secondly, I learned that with its age many pieces I found were either heavily worn from usage, damaged, or had been repaired; and lastly that true bargains were even rarer. I felt that a nice collection, of quality pieces, at a fair, reasonable price would be of interest to people. I have been working towards that goal for the 4-5 years. While every piece in this collection is used and shows the usual, normal signs of usage, to my knowledge none have dents serious scrapes, loss of plate, or have been repaired. Over the years I have personally polished each piece (several times) so I could see its true, actual condition. While I could not show the Read & Barton inscription on each piece, I have shows a few in the photos. I assure you that each has the R & B inscription, the style #, and some still have the blue R & B sticker. Eight Piece Tea Set – Item #’ 1650, 1651, 1652, 1653, 1654, 1655, 1657, 1658. Four 6.5″ Water and Four 5.25″ Wine Goblets – Item #’s 1659 & 1662. Wine Coaster /w wood liner, Wine Bottle Cork, Trivet – Item #’s 1695, 1624, 1644. One jar of my favorite polish and a polishing cloth. I will, of course be willing to drive a reasonable distance to either deliver the collection or meet you to transfer them into your vehicle. One issue to be aware of – the burner/heater on the rare, large Coffee Kettle/Urn has some loss of plate due to the heat and repeated polishing. When in place in the Kettle Stand the plate loss is not visible. If you already have a Tea Set, check out my other listing of 22 King Francis serving pieces that would complete your collection and substantially increase its value. All the pieces are high quality and would compliment your Tea\Coffee Set. Multiple images of each piece or all the hallmarks – be assured all have the proper hallmarks and Style number. The sunlight changed during the photo session so the lighting changed some during the period. So please study the photos carefully, these items are what you would be purchasing. Thank you for looking! If interested, the following is a brief history of the Reed & Barton Silver Company. In the early 1800’s Henry G. Reed and Charles E. Barton, friends and fellow craftsmen, cam to work at the firm of Babbit & Crossman. They renamed the firm Reed & Barton and continued to grow the firm. Its products included sterling silver and silverplate holloware and flatware as well as other similar items. The new company was successful and grew rapidly as did it reputation for quality. Reed & Barton maintained its headquarters in Taunton, MA which is known as “Silver City” because of the high number of silver companies which were based there. The company produced many varieties of Britannia and silver products through the rest of the 19th and throughout the 20th Century and into the 21st Century! During the American Civil War, Reed and Barton produced a considerable quantity of weapons for the Union Army. After Barton died of a heart attack in 18678 Reed carried on, but as a tribute to his longtime friend he decided to retain Barton in the company’s name. Ownership of the firm would be passed down through the Reed family for multiple generations. In 1928, Reed & Barton merged with the silversmith frim of Dominick & Haff and continued to hold its place as one of the premier silver product manufacturers in the world. During the rest of the 20th Century the company bought others and was itself bought several times. However, the name Reed & Barton continued to be used and known as the maker of high-end silver products. In recognition of this, Reed & Barton was chosen to design the produce the official gold, silver, and bronze medals for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta of which there are samples on display at the Old Colony History museum in Taunton. The company’s products are at the White House in Washington, D. The company continued to operate a factory store at the plant site and an online store as well. Reed & Barton filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February of 2015, citing ongoing pension liabilities and decreasing revenue. The Lenox Company continues to sell products under the name of Reed & Barton. The item “Reed & Barton Silverplate King Francis 8 Piece Tea/Coffee Set+8 Goblets & Extras” is in sale since Sunday, October 4, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Silverplate\Tea/Coffee Pots & Sets”. The seller is “things-past” and is located in Johnson City, Tennessee. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Style: Baroque
• Age: Post-1960
• Pattern: King Francis
• Composition: Silverplate
• Brand: Reed & Barton

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REED & BARTON Francis I 103pc Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service for 12 Extras. Today we are delighted to be offering for sale a lavish and kingly vintage Reed & Barton. 103-piece sterling silver service with NO MONOGRAMS! Its products include luxury sterling silver and silverplate flatware and accessories. This elegant and splendorous Gilded-age pattern, named. Was introduced by Reed & Barton in 1907. Silverware was named after Francis I, King of France from 1515 until his death in 1547. He was the son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and Louise of Savoy. He succeeded his cousin and father-in-law Louis XII, who died without a son. The pattern quickly became a favorite of nobility and presidents. This Baroque Renaissance-inspired flatware pattern has an ornate handle that is decorated with voluminous scroll work, leaves, blossoms, and fruit. Is an exquisite example of silver artisanship and fine design. Will look wonderful year-round, with a wide range of fine tableware. Pieces from this elegant and regal flatware pattern also make impressive gifts! The flatware set is crafted of fine 925 sterling silver; pieces are all marked on the back Sterling/Reed & Barton and Reed & Barton Mirror Steel/Sterling Handle. The total weight of the set without the filled handle items is 3300 grams (106 troy ounces). Quite a substantial service! The set includes the original wood storage case and is composed of the following pieces. 12 dinner forks – 7-3/4″ L 12 salad forks – 6-1/8″ L 12 ice cream forks – 5-1/2″ L 1 oyster fork – 5-7/8″ L 12 round bowl cream soup spoons – 5-7/8″ L 24 dessert/teaspoons – 5-7/8″ L 12 dinner knives – 9-1/4″ L 12 butter spreader knives (8 new in wrapping) 6-3/8″ L 1 cheese server knive – 6-5/8″ L 1 jelly server – 5-7/8″ L 1 gravy ladle – 6-1/2″ L 1 sugar spoon – 5-3/8″ L 2 demitasse spoons – 4-1/4 L. Set presents beautifully and is in very good vintage condition, showing only very minor wear/scuffing and tarnishing commensurate with age and careful occasional use. There is minor scuffing to the underside of some of the spoons which commonly happens on all flatware sets from scraping against bowls and teeth (your jeweler can polish this out to perfection in minutes if you’d ever bother). Wood case is in good vintage condition with minor surface wear and scuffing commensurate with age. This elegant and refined American-made set is a masterpiece of old New England craftsmanship! Add old world Baroque grandeur and elegance to your dining or luncheon table with this impressive service this holiday season… Beautiful sterling silver never goes out of style and the substantial silver value is always marketable. Fresh to the market! Item(s) will be professionally packed to prevent damage in transit. Feel welcome to message us with further questions or requests for more images, and thank you for looking! Please remit promptly, via. We are experienced shippers! Your satisfaction is important to us. It will be our pleasure to leave you great feedback in return! Established in 2007, The. Rhode Island Antiques Mall. (adjacent to I-95, exit 30, in historic Pawtucket, RI) is the highest volume antiques mall in the American Northeast! We are a magnet for rare and unusual items! AUCTIONS are listed with NO RESERVES. Be sure to watch for periodic SALES and Price Reductions! Thanks for looking and check back often! New Items are listed EVERY WEEK. 345 Fountain Street Pawtucket, RI 02860. Come visit us in Rhode Island, or find us on the web! Please be aware that. Thank you for looking! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “REED & BARTON Francis I 103pc Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service for 12 Extras” is in sale since Saturday, December 14, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Flatware & Silverware”. The seller is “ri2u” and is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Style: Baroque
• Age: Post-1940
• Pattern: Francis I
• Type: Sterling Service
• Brand: Reed & Barton

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