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Francis 1 Sterling Silver Flatware

Francis I by Alvin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 52 Pieces
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Alvin sterling silver flatware set - 52 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives with
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Vintage 1910s Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 54 Pieces New Script Mks
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 27 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
service, and was introduced by Gorham in the year 1882. Fontainebleau by Gorham sterling silver flatware
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 79 pieces Figural
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
silver flatware set - 79 pieces. This set includes: 12 Luncheon Knives w/blunt silverplated blades, 8 3
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 55 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
service, and was introduced by Gorham in the year 1882. Fontainebleau by Gorham sterling silver Flatware
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fontainebleau by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 102 pcs Dinner
By Gorham
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fontainebleau by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 102 pieces. This set includes: 12 Dinner Knives, blunt, 9
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Set of 6 Sterling Silver Servers in Francis I Pattern Art Nouveau
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Reed & Barton set of 6 sterling silver servers in Francis I pattern and in Art Nouveau style, from
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Queens by Francis Howard Uk Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 87 Pcs Dinner
By Francis Howard 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Magnificent Dinner & Luncheon Size Queens by Francis Howard, England, sterling silver cutlery set
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20th Century British Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Towle & Earl Pardon Rare Enameled Sterling Silver Bowl Mid-Century Modern Style
By Earl Pardon, Towle Silversmiths
Located in New York, NY
has created numerous sterling silver flatware patterns in the United States: including the "Marie
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Eight Set 54 Pieces Script Mark
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
shipping. Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set of Old Mark 86 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Older by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 87-Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Old mark FRANCIS I BY REED & BARTON Sterling Silver flatware set - 87 pieces. This set
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 67 Pc Dn
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Gorgeous Old Francis I by Reed & Barton Dinner Size sterling silver flatware set - 67 pieces. This
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Old English by Various English Makers Sterling Silver Flatware Service 58 Pcs
By Various Makers
Located in Big Bend, WI
Old English / Early English by Various English Makers Sterling Silver flatware set - 58 pieces
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Sterling Silver Flatware Set by Francois Nicoud Lavallee Service 51 Pcs
By Francois Nicoud Lavallee
Located in Big Bend, WI
French sterling silver flatware set by Francois Nicoud in Fitted box, circa 1870, 51 pieces. This
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Antique 19th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote
Located in New York, NY
crafting the fine sterling silver flatware and holloware pieces for which they are revered today. In 1834
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20th Century American Decorative Bowls

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Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote
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Early Victorian 12 Place Silver Kings Pattern Canteen by George Adams
By George Adams
Located in Cornwall, GB
company became one of the largest producers of top quality silver flatware in Victorian England. The
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Old by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 89 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Exceptional Old Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 89 pieces. This set has
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Old Mark 70 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
. Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Richelieu by Tuttle Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 44 Pieces Dinner
By Tuttle Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
large Continental size. Richelieu by Tuttle sterling silver Flatware set, 44 pieces. This set includes
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 123 Pcs Old
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Old Mark 51 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
guaranteed! Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work
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Early 20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12
By Reed & Barton
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage sterling silver flatware service for 12, Francis I pattern by Reed & Barton. 85 pieces
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Mid-20th Century Other Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl Footed X568F
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reed & Barton Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I
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20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl Pedestal Gold Wash Hollowware
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art. Each piece's
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Tea Set 5-piece with Kettle on Stand
Located in Big Bend, WI
glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art. Each piece's central decoration
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20th Century American Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Fiddle & Thread Flatware Set Made in London in 1862 by Francis Higgins
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
by Francis Higgins. This Flatware set is modelled in the fiddle and thread pattern and is double
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 173 pc Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Monumental vintage Dinner Size Francis I by Reed & Barton (old mark) Sterling silver Flatware set
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Francis I Silver Flatware Service
By Reed & Barton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental 856-piece sterling silver flatware service was crafted in the highly desirable
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20th Century Tableware

Francis I Silver Cocktail Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
The beauty of Reed & Barton's Francis I pattern is beautifully showcased in this very rare silver
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Vintage 1950s American Barware

Towle & Co. 1930 Art Deco Rectangular Bread Tray in .925 Sterling Silver
By Towle Silversmiths
Located in Miami, FL
, Towle has created numerous sterling silver flatware patterns in the United States: including the
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Serving Bowls

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Gilt Dessert Service for Twelve Persons
By Various Makers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver dessert service for
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Serving Pieces

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Silver

Early Victorian 6 Place Silver Kings Pattern Canteen by George Adams
By George Adams
Located in Cornwall, GB
producers of top quality silver flatware in Victorian England. The Chawner & Co pattern book was published
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Reed and Barton Francis 1 Sterling Silver Flatware Service for Eight
By Reed & Barton
Located in San Mateo, CA
sterling silver. Almost all are unused in the original packaging. The only pieces that have been used are
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Late 20th Century American Baroque Revival Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver 197-Piece Flatware Set
By Reed & Barton
Located in Stockton, NJ
A mid-20th century Francis I 197 piece flatware set by Reed & Barton. The set serves 12 and
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Mid-20th Century English Baroque Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware for Eight Set 32 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art. Each piece's central decoration
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis i Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis i Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 101 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 64 pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware 8 Set 48 Pieces Script Mark
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware eight set 48 pieces script mark, this includes
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware for Eight Set 32 Pieces, New
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Vintage 1950s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 60 Pcs Old
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Old Mark Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set 12 Service
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Vintage 1950s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware for 8 Set 62 Pieces New Unused
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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21st Century and Contemporary Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver 205-Piece Flatware Set Art Nouveau Style
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
205-piece Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set in celebrated Francis I pattern with exquisite
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Old Mark 85 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 138 Pieces Old
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Early 20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 82 Pcs New Unused
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Unused Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set - 82 pieces. This set includes
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20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Old Mark 85 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Old Mark 85 Pieces. This set includes
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Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 24 Pieces, Old
Located in Big Bend, WI
Beautiful Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set of 24 piece set. Great starter
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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Six-Piece Tea Set with Tray SKU#2118.
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art. Each piece's central decoration
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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 101 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 48 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Old Mark 77 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Dinner Flatware Set Service 62 Pcs Old
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Francis I Old by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set, 62 pieces. This set
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 172 pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set Gold
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I (newer mark) gold by Reed and Barton.  Sterling silver flatware set of 48 pieces. Gold
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service Luncheon
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art. Each
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Old Mark 77 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
plastic sleeves prior to shipping. Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
shipping. Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Gold by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 64 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Gold by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 76 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Gold by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 64 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fabulous Francis I Gold by Reed & Barton sterling silver Flatware set - 64 Pieces. This set
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 40 Pcs Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver Flatware set, 40 pieces with newer script Reed
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 24 Service 160 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner Size Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set of 160 pieces. This service
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set For 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set - 60 Pieces. This set includes: 12
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 24 Service 160 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver flatware set of 160 pieces. This service for 24 includes
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service 12 Set 78 pc Unused New
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 180 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 54 Pc Dinner
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Dinner size Francis I by Reed & Barton old sterling silver flatware set, 54 pieces. This set
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 60 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
shipping. Stunning! Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is
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Mid-20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I Old by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 42 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true work of art. Each
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis I by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 56 Pcs
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver flatware set, 56 pieces. This set includes: 12 knives
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20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Francis i by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Old Mark 51 Pieces
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
shipping. Often called America's most glorious sterling silver flatware pattern, Francis I is a true
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Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Francis 1 Sterling Silver Flatware For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of francis 1 sterling silver flatware you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, every item from our selection of francis 1 sterling silver flatware was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of francis 1 sterling silver flatware — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An object in our assortment of francis 1 sterling silver flatware, designed in the Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Reed and Barton, Reed & Barton and Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of francis 1 sterling silver flatware that is worth considering.

How Much is a Francis 1 Sterling Silver Flatware?

A piece of francis 1 sterling silver flatware can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $1,650 and the highest can go for as much as $22,995.

Finding the Right Sterling-silver for You

Dining and entertaining changed drastically when we began to set our tables with sterling silver for holiday gatherings, wedding receptions, engagement parties and, in some of today’s homes, everyday meals.

Often called the “Queen of metals,” silver has been universally adored for thousands of years. It is easy to see why it has always been sought after: It is durable, strong and beautiful. (Louis XIV had tables made entirely of silver.) Sterling silver is an alloy that is made of 92.5 percent silver — the “925” stamp that identifies sterling-silver jewelry refers to this number. The other 7.5 percent in sterling silver is typically sourced from copper.

Neoclassical-style sterling-silver goods in Europe gained popularity in the late 18th century — a taste for sterling-silver tableware as well as tea sets had taken shape — while in the United States, beginning in the 19th century, preparing the dinner table with sterling-silver flatware had become somewhat of a standard practice. Indeed, owning lots of silver goods during the Victorian era was a big deal. Back then, displaying fine silver at home was a status symbol for middle-class American families. And this domestic silver craze meant great profitability for legendary silversmith manufacturers such as Reed & Barton, Gorham Manufacturing Company and the International Silver Company, which was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898, a major hub of silver manufacturing nicknamed “Silver City.”

Today, special occasions might call for ceremonial silver designed by Tiffany & Co. or the seductive sterling-silver cutlery from remarkable Danish silversmith Georg Jensen, but there really doesn’t have to be an event on the calendar to trot out your finest tableware.

Event- and wedding-planning company maestro Tara Guérard says that some “investment pieces,” such as this widely enamored alloy, should see everyday use, and we’re inclined to agree.

“Sterling-silver flatware is a must-have that you can use every single day, even to eat cereal,” she says. “Personally, I want a sterling-silver goblet set for 12 to 20; I would use them every time I had a dinner party. Ultimately, there are no criteria for buying vintage pieces: Buy what you love, and make it work.”

Whether you’re thinking “ceremonial” or “cereal,” browse a versatile collection of vintage, new and antique sterling-silver wares on 1stDibs today.