Sterling Silver Marking Reed And Barton Sterling Flatware Pattern Identification

Reed barton was founded in 1824 in taunton massachusetts making it one of the oldest privately owned silversmiths in the united states.

Sterling silver marking reed and barton sterling flatware pattern identification. Search the library a bookstore on online for titles such as silverplated flatware by tere hagan warman s sterling silver flatware. Reed and charles e. Sterling silver flatware reed and barton georgian rose regular fork. Look for reed and barton flatware in books dedicated to silverware pattern identification.

Reed barton sterling silver georgian rose pattern. The company is well known for its silverplate flatware and giftware. Value identification guide by mark f. Reed barton sterling silver georgian rose seafood cocktail forks set 7 132 2gr.

Like most silver products reed barton silverplate pieces feature hallmarks that help you to identify it. It is internationally acclaimed for its fine quality products notably sterling silver and. Overall the best place is an antique silver dealer someone who specializes in sterling silver flatware patterns availability demand and value. Reed barton is a prominent american silver manufacturer based in the city of taunton massachusetts since 1824.

Nevertheless the company continued to offer its time tested sterling silver designs and continued to maintain a reputation for contemporary craftsmanship. 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. Moran silverware of the 20th century. The top 250 patterns by harry l.

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. Babbitt joined forces with craftsmen henry g. Rinker and sterling. Reed barton taunton massachusetts date marks on holloware were instituted by reed barton in 1928 the practice continued through 1957.

Amaryllis american federal antique ashmont athenian autumn leaves betty alden burgundy cameo cellini chambord classic bead classic fashion classic rose. 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.