Sterling Silver Marking Reed And Barton Sterling Flatware Pattern Identification

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Sterling silver marking reed and barton sterling flatware pattern identification.

Like most silver products reed barton silverplate pieces feature hallmarks that help you to identify it. Reed and charles e. Reed barton reached a watershed moment in 1996 when sales of its stainless steel flatware outpaced sterling silver flatware for the first time. The top 250 patterns by harry l.

Reed barton was founded in 1824 in taunton massachusetts making it one of the oldest privately owned silversmiths in the united states. The site s main focus is the silver markings used on vintage and antique sterling and coin silver for those of you interested in silverplate trademarks we have now added a large section. Look for reed and barton flatware in books dedicated to silverware pattern identification. Reed barton taunton massachusetts date marks on holloware were instituted by reed barton in 1928 the practice continued through 1957.

Nevertheless the company continued to offer its time tested sterling silver designs and continued to maintain a reputation for contemporary craftsmanship. Rinker and sterling. Barton to produce this innovative higher quality pewter ware. Silver flatware manufactures first of all most of the original sterling silver manufactures have already filed for bankruptcy or have consolidated.

Overall the best place is an antique silver dealer someone who specializes in sterling silver flatware patterns availability demand and value. Sterling silver flatware reed and barton georgian rose regular fork. Flatware patterns reed barton the reed barton story began in 1824 when isaac babbitt created a new metal alloy britannia metal in his taunton massachusetts pewter shop. Reed barton is a prominent american silver manufacturer based in the city of taunton massachusetts since 1824.

Babbitt joined forces with craftsmen henry g. The company is well known for its silverplate flatware and giftware. Amaryllis american federal antique ashmont athenian autumn leaves betty alden burgundy cameo cellini chambord classic bead classic fashion classic rose. Reed barton sterling silver georgian rose pattern.

It is internationally acclaimed for its fine quality products notably sterling silver and. Reed barton sterling silver georgian rose seafood cocktail forks set 7 132 2gr.