Lot 1180

Reed & Barton FRANCIS I Sterling Silverware Service, 197 pcs.

Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000

Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Reed & Barton (USA)
Marking(s); notes: signed, sterling imprint, marking(s)
Materials: sterling silver, stainless steel, wood (box)
Dimensions (H, W, D): various; 356.36 Troy ounces total weight including materials other than sterling silver
Additional Information: The service consists of thirty-six knives (9.5"l), eighteen knives (8.75"l), eighteen forks (7.75"l), eighteen forks (7"l), eighteen forks (6"l), eighteen spoons (6"l), eighteen round spoons (6"l), eighteen spoons (7.25"l), twelve spoons (5.5"l), eighteen spoons (5.75"l), one serving fork (9.5"l), one serving fork (9"l), one slotted spoon (8.25"l), one serving spoon (9.25"l), and one serving spoon (8.25"l). Please note-some pieces are contained in their original wrapping. All wrappings were removed before weighing and then wrappings were put back on the appropriate pieces.

Condition

very good, most pieces lightly tarnished, light surface scratches throughout due to polishing

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