Reed&Barton Rare 221-Piece Sterling Silver Francis I Flatware Set for 12+Servers
Extraordinary Reed & Barton, sterling silver, 221-piece complete, matching flatware set in renowned Francis I pattern, with early marks and a matching monogram, loaded with serving pieces, in a fitted, custom-made wood chest, consisting of. 12 dinner knives measuring 9 1/2'' in length. 12 luncheon knives measuring 9 1/8'' in length. 12 dinner forks measuring 8'' in length.
12 luncheon forks measuring 7 1/2'' in length. 12 dessert spoons measuring 7 5/8'' in length. 12 all-silver, fish knives measuring 8'' in length.
12 fish forks measuring 7 1/2'' in length. 12 salad forks measuring 6 3/8'' in length. 12 fruit knives measuring 7 1/8'' in length. 12 demitasse spoons measuring 4 3/8'' in length. 12 ice cream forks measuring 5 3/8'' in length.
12 cocktail forks measuring 5 3/4'' in length. 12 flat spreaders measuring 5 3/4'' in length. 24 teaspoons measuring 6 1/8'' in length.
12 cream soup spoons measuring 6 1/4'' in length. 6 tablespoons measuring 8 7/8'' in length. 2 all-silver salad set measuring 9 1/2'' in length. 1 large sandwich server measuring 9 1/2'' in length. 1 mashed potato spoon measuring 14'' in length.
3-piece carving set measuring 9 1/2'' in length. 1 asparagus server measuring 6 1/2'' in length. 2 slotted tablespoons measuring 8 3/4'' in length.
1 cream ladle measuring 6 1/2'' in length. 2 jam spoons measuring 6 1/4'' in length.
1 sugar tong measuring 4 3/4'' in length. 1 cold meat fork measuring 9 1/4'' in length. 1 pie server measuring 10'' in length. 1 pickle fork measuring 5'' in length.
1 olive server measuring 6 1/4'' in length. 1 pastry server measuring 6 1/2'' in length.
2-piece carving set measuring 14'' in length. 1 all-silver soup ladle measuring 12'' in length in length. Often called America's most glorious sterling silverware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art, having a central decoration depicting a different cluster of fruit and flowers, giving your table a unique and classic appearance. Francis I remains one of the most popular silverware patterns of all time.Reed & Barton was originally founded as Babbitt & Crossman in Taunton, Massachusetts in 1824. Reed and business partner Charles E. In 1896, the company was awarded a Medal of Excellence at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition. During the 1900s, Reed & Barton silver continued to be incredibly popular. The company hired a publicist to assist in promoting their brand.
They opened a store in New York City, began making trophies, and took on commissions from the United States Navy. In 1928, Reed & Barton merged with silversmith Dominick & Haff. Some notable items Reed and Barton were responsible for include the silver used on the USS Arizona, the metals for the Summer Olympic games held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1996, and a number of famous flatware patterns, including Francis I.The company's products have also been used at the White House. In 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower received a trophy made by Reed & Barton for being the winner of the National Celebrities Tournament.
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy cut his inaugural cake with our Reed & Barton Pointed cake knife. Please feel free to ask us any questions, and please see our other listings.
This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (. The seller is "rere1821" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Reed & Barton
- Pattern: Francis I
- Type: Set
- Composition: Sterling Silver
- Age: 1900-1940