Sterling Reed And Barton Silver Marks

Reed barton is a prominent american silver manufacturer based in the city of taunton massachusetts since 1824.

Sterling reed and barton silver marks.

Reed barton was founded in 1824 in taunton massachusetts making it one of the oldest privately owned silversmiths in the united states. Barton took over the failing works of isaac babbitt in taunton. Image samples and pattern designs. Eagle r lion mark used 1889 c.

Also you get a little history on those makers. Reed barton mark used c. Water pitcher goblets open salt dish salt and pepper shaker tray bowls martini set punch bowl punch bowl tray punch bowl cups. Like most silver products reed barton silverplate pieces feature hallmarks that help you to identify it.

This silver plated tea service this pair of silver plated candlesticks with a raised floral pattern this fish shaped silver plated platter this silver plated water pitcher this vintage. For each year of silver production from 1928 1957 reed and barton stamped or engraved a different symbol or hallmark on their silver items in addition to the words reed barton you can identify reed and barton silver and figure out when it was made by consulting these hallmarks. See more ideas about martini set punch bowl cups reed barton. Return to silversmiths page.

Reed and barton sterling silver cookie plate w chased urns fruit 800 1413 989 00 reed barton sterling silver compote raised with 3 d mermaid figural 0602. Reed and charles e. Reed barton taunton massachusetts date marks on holloware were instituted by reed barton in 1928 the practice continued through 1957. Jul 30 2016 reed and barton sterling silver francis i tea set.

You will find links to individual sterling silver manufactures our image galleries for those maker and finally descriptions of the items. The company is well known for its silverplate flatware and giftware. Reed barton date marks for sterling silver holloware. Welcome to our sterling silver flatware and hollowware image gallery.

Reed barton used date codes on holloware from 1928 through 1957. Today the company sells silver crystal and china. Date symbols were used to mark both sterling silver and silverplate reed barton started in 1945 the use of a special symbol to indicate a silverplated copper alloy base metal this symbol c circling an a was coupled to the year date symbol information supplied by reed barton archive center through sam macarthur. Its products include sterling silver and silverplate flatware the company produced many varieties of britannia and silver products since henry g.