Reed & Barton Eagle, R and Lion Mark
Reed & Barton Eagle, R and Lion Mark is an American sterling silver hallmark, identified by the mark Three small symbols in a row: an eagle, a capital R inside a shield, and a rearing lion, usually with the word STERLING.
| Maker | Reed & Barton |
|---|---|
| Mark | Reed & Barton Eagle, R and Lion Mark |
| Identifying Characteristics | Three small symbols in a row: an eagle, a capital R inside a shield, and a rearing lion, usually with the word STERLING |
| Region | American |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “Three small symbols in a row: an eagle, a capital R inside a shield, and a rearing lion, usually with the word STERLING” mark mean?
This is the Reed & Barton sterling trademark most collectors know. You will see three small symbols side by side: an eagle on the left, a capital R in a shield in the middle, and a rearing lion on the right, normally next to the word Sterling. Reed & Barton, of Taunton, Massachusetts, started making sterling in 1889. On Francis I flatware this mark was replaced by the Reed & Barton name around 1950, so dealers list eagle, R and lion pieces as the earlier production. Do not confuse it with Gorham's lion, anchor and G mark.
What is Reed & Barton sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Reed & Barton sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.