Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling, 1907
Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, produced 1907–2019.
| Maker | Reed & Barton |
|---|---|
| Pattern | Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling |
| Period | 1907–2019 |
| Region | American |
| Type | Flatware pattern |
Description
Francis I is the Reed & Barton pattern most sellers bring in. Every handle carries a raised cluster of fruit and flowers, and the set uses 15 different clusters, so a knife, fork and spoon rarely match each other. The design is credited to the silversmith Ernest Meyer, and Reed & Barton patented it in 1907 and kept it in production until 2019. Pieces made before about 1950 carry the eagle, R and lion mark, and later ones read Reed & Barton. Dealers price the two marks separately.
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, and on the number of place settings in a flatware service. 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.