Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Bowl - 8" dia.

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Hi, and welcome to my auction for this most spectacular Reed & Barton sterling silver bowl in the beautiful Francis I pattern. DIAMETER - 8" HEIGHT - 3 1/4" WEIGHT - 10.8 regular ounces. Please take time to look at the pictures for I tried to capture the overall beauty of this particular pattern. The scalloped rim is filled with lush repousse of fruits, grapes and leaves all joined by elaborately embossed swirls. The design is very clear and crisp. Backside is clearly marked REED & BARTON STERLING X569 FRANCIS I. I believe this pattern dates back to the early 1900's but this particular piece is from the latter half of the 20th century. Condition is superb. This bowl is in pristine mint condition - T are no dings or dents. A BIT OF HISTORY : (Quoted from Dorothy Rainwater's Encyclopedia of American Silver.) Isaac Babbitt and William W. Crossman, both of Taunton, Massachusetts, formed the partnership of BABBITT & CROSSMAN in 1824 that led to what is now Reed & Barton. The business went through some changes until 1833 when Henry Reed, a spinner and Charles E. Barton, a solderer, took ownership. By 1840 Reed & Barton was officially established. The story of Reed & Barton is in many ways unique in the annals of American business; it is the oldest independent silver company in America. Reed & Barton continues to be managed by read more

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