Sterling Silver Flatware

Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1


Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1
Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1
Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1
Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1

Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1    Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1
The Reed & Barton story began in 1824, when Isaac Babbitt created a new metal alloy - "Britannia metal" - in his Taunton, Massachusetts pewter shop. Babbitt joined forces with craftsmen Henry G.

Barton to produce this innovative, higher quality pewter ware. When Babbitt encountered financial difficulties, Reed & Barton offered to take control and began manufacturing products under their own names. The fledgling company's goods reflected uncompromising standards of excellence, starting with its initial silverplate products and extending to the exquisite sterling silver creations that resulted from the silver discoveries of the late 1800s. The company has remained privately owned by the family of Henry Reed. Besides the flatware for which it is renowned, Reed & Barton operates other brands as well.

Reed & Barton maintains its headquarters in Taunton, Massachusetts, once known as "Silver City" because of the number of silver companies operating there. · 1 Modern Hollow Knife w/ Stainless Blade 8 7/8. · 1 Fork 7 1/8.

· 1 Individual Salad Fork 6 1/2. They are shiny, smooth and sit solid in your hand, as only heavier, solid silverware does. Pieces are stamped "STERLING REED & BARTON except the knives, which are marked "REED & BARTON MIRRORSTELE (Reed & Bartons trade name for stainless steel) STERLING HANDLE on their blades. These pieces were previously loved, thus there will be small scratches and signs of wear that in no way effect it's ability to perform just as well as an un-loved new set. These slight imperfections only add to the sets character. If only small scratches could talk.

All pieces are professionally cleaned and bathed and are ready for their new home! Please inquire if you have any questions and enjoy every day! The item "Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1" is in sale since Tuesday, January 6, 2015.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (. The seller is "purplecreekjewelry" and is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia.

  1. Composition: Sterling Silver
  2. Maker: Reed & Barton
  3. Type: BURGUNDY
  4. Age: Vintage

Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1    Reed & Barton BURGUNDY Vintage Sterling Silver Place Set 189-1