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REED & BARTON FRANCIS I SILVER FLATWARE SERVICE 1950s  


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Here is a beautiful 167 piece sterling silver flatware service in one of the most popular patterns of all time. First introduced by Reed & Barton in 1906, the Francis I pattern is one of the most desirable flatware patterns and was used in the White House by three presidents. This beautiful pattern features shaped handles with scrolls and leaves that are exquisitely decorated with fifteen different fruit and flower clusters. Timeless, elegant, and of the utmost quality and craftsmanship! This service of eighteen place settings includes 18 dinner forks (7 3/4”), 18 salad/dessert forks (6 ¼”), 18 seafood forks (5 3/4”), 18 dinner knives with original stainless steel blades (9 ½”), 18 butter knives with original stainless steel blades (6 ¼”), 18 cream soup spoons (6”), 36 teaspoons (6”), 18 iced tea spoons (7 ¾”), 2 piece salad set (9 ¼ - 9 1/2”), 2 pie servers (each 10 ¼”), and 1 small pierced serving fork (4 ¾”). Each piece, excluding the knives, is stamped on the reverse with the words Sterling and with a Reed & Barton maker’s mark (various dates). The service is in excellent condition and has its soft original finish. This complete service for eighteen would make a wonderful gift for a new bride! Please not canteen/fitted box not included.   Price: $11,000.00 SET   Stock #BB151


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