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Francis I Silver Pattern

Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork

Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork

Located in New York, NY

"This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork originates from the United States, Circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Set of Twelve Champagne/Tall Sherbet Glasses by Hawkes in the Francis I Pattern
Set of Twelve Champagne/Tall Sherbet Glasses by Hawkes in the Francis I Pattern

Set of Twelve Champagne/Tall Sherbet Glasses by Hawkes in the Francis I Pattern

By T. G. Hawkes & Co.

Located in Farmers Branch, TX

During the early years of operation, the Hawkes Company obtained the majority of its blanks from the Steuben Glass Works, a Corning firm that Thomas Hawkes, Frederick Carder and othe...

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Materials

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Reed & Barton Pair of Sterling Silver Francis I Compotes X598
Reed & Barton Pair of Sterling Silver Francis I Compotes X598

Reed & Barton Pair of Sterling Silver Francis I Compotes X598

By Reed & Barton

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Reed & Barton pair of Francis I compotes in sterling silver. Pattern X568.

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Materials

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Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Compote by Reed & Barton
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Compote by Reed & Barton

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Compote by Reed & Barton

By Reed & Barton

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century sterling silver compote, Francis I pattern by Reed & Barton.

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Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

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Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon

Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon originates from the United States, Circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set

Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Spoon & Fork Set originates from the United States, Circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Sterling Silver

Materials

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Reed & Barton Set of 6 Sterling Silver Servers in Francis I Pattern Art Nouveau
Reed & Barton Set of 6 Sterling Silver Servers in Francis I Pattern Art Nouveau

Reed & Barton Set of 6 Sterling Silver Servers in Francis I Pattern Art Nouveau

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Located in New York, NY

Some notable items Reed and Barton were responsible for include the silver used on the USS Arizona, the metals for the Summer Olympic games held in Atlanta, Georgia in 1996, and a nu...

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Materials

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Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Compote
Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Compote

Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Compote

By Reed & Barton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Reed and Barton's Classic, bold, and elaborate repousse pattern with nicely scalloped edges. 457 grams of heavy gauge sterling silver.

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Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

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Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Bread Tray
Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Bread Tray

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By Reed & Barton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Reed and Barton's Classic, bold, and elaborate repousse pattern with nicely scalloped edges. 438 gramps of heavy gauge sterling silver.

Category

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Materials

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Pair of Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Trays
Pair of Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Trays

Pair of Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Trays

By Reed & Barton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Reed and Barton Classic bold and elaborate repousse' pattern with nicely scalloped edges - - 1,110 total grams of heavy gauge sterling silver. A large eye-catching pair.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Francis I Pattern Sterling Bowls
Pair of Francis I Pattern Sterling Bowls

Pair of Francis I Pattern Sterling Bowls

By Reed & Barton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Reed & Barton's Classic, bold, and elaborate repousse' pattern with nicely scalloped edges. 624 grams of heavy guage sterling silver.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sterling Silver

Materials

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Set of Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware
Set of Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware

Set of Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Flatware

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Complete set, 170 pieces of Reed and Barton solid sterling flatware in the very popular Francis I pattern, in a silver chest with side carrying handles, circa early 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Sterling Silver

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Francis I Silver Pattern For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the francis i silver pattern you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Silver and Sterling Silver. If you’re looking for a francis i silver pattern from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A francis i silver pattern from Deakin & Francis — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Finding a francis i silver pattern for sale for men should be easy, but there are 3 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as women, too.

How Much is a Francis I Silver Pattern?

Prices for a francis i silver pattern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $6,370, while this accessory, on average, fetches $425.

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.