Francis I Sterling Tomato Server
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering this sterling silver tomato server in the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton.
Sterling Silver
Francis I Sterling Serving Fork
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are offering this sterling silver serving fork In the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton.
Sterling Silver
$1,350Sale Price / set|50% Off
Set of 8 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Bowls
By Reed & Barton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reed and Barton Classic bold and elaborate repousse' pattern with nicely scalloped edges / Made in USA, circa 1960s. Measures: diameter 3.5 inches, height 0.75 inches Set of 8 in sto...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Francis I Spork
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver spork (fork/spoon) by Reed and Barton in the Francis I pattern.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Francis I Christmas Ornament
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ornament in the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Francis I Christmas Ornament
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are happy to offer you this sterling silver Christmas ornament in the Francis I pattern by Reed and Barton.
Sterling Silver
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.
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Gravy Boat #570A
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Beautiful Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver gravy boat.
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb sterling silver gravy boat 8 1/4 L X 4 W X 5 H, weighing 18.5 troy ounces with underplate 10 L X 5 3/4 W, weighing 8.2 troy ounces in the pattern Francis I By Reed & Barton.
Sterling Silver
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.
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 art.
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 art.
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.
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.
Sterling Silver
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Teapot
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Francis I sterling silver teapot. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass.
Sterling Silver
$3,360Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 12 Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Nut Dishes
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 Francis I sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass.
Sterling Silver
Hard-to-Find Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Ice Tongs
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Francis I sterling silver ice tongs. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass.
Sterling Silver
$6,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Francis I sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton.
Sterling Silver
$5,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Reed & Barton Francis I Low 3-Light Candelabra, 1950
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Francis I sterling silver low 3-light candelabra.
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.
Sterling Silver
Vintage FRANCIS I sterling silver small dish bowl.
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage FRANCIS I sterling silver small dish bowl. Hallmarks: REED & BARTON STERLING X569 FRANCIS I. 8" diameter x 1 1/4" H.
Sterling Silver
Vintage Francis I Sterling Silver Small Dish Bowl
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage FRANCIS I sterling silver small dish bowl. Hallmarks: REED & BARTON STERLING X569 FRANCIS I. 8" diameter x 1 1/4" H.
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century 'Francis I' Repoussé Sterling Silver Fruit Bowl
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
Sterling silver 'Francis I' repoussé fruit bowl by Massachusetts Company Reed & Barton.
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Compote
Located in New York, NY
The company initially produced works in Britannia and eventually began crafting the fine sterling silver flatware and holloware pieces for which they are revered today.
Sterling Silver
"Francis the I" Patented in 1904 by Reed & Barton, Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish
Located in Surfside, FL
"Francis the I" patented in 1904 by Reed & Barton, sterling silver bon bon dish. 5 1/4" mm diameter x 2" h.
Sterling Silver
Francis I Sterling Ladle
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
First introduced in 1907, Francis I by Reed and Barton has been wowing people ever since!
Sterling Silver
Francis I Sterling Breadbasket
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reed and Barton’s most famous pattern, Francis I had been wowing people since it was first introduced over one hundred years ago and even today it’s still a beautiful and sought-afte...
Sterling Silver
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H 1.5 in W 1.82 in D 4.88 in
Circa 1980 Set of 6 Francis I Sterling Silver Individual Asparagus Tongs by Reed
By Reed & Barton
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1980 Set of 6 Francis I Sterling Silver Individual Asparagus Tongs by Reed & Barton. 6.90 troy oz. 4 7/8" long, 1 13/16" w., 1.5" h.
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton 185-Piece Francis I Sterling Flatware Set
By Reed & Barton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 185-piece sterling silver flatware and serving piece set in the Francis I pattern by Reed & Barton.
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton FRANCIS I Sterling Place Setting w/ French Blade
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver five-piece place setting in the Francis 1st pattern, in the Dinner size, with the French blade.
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H 3.25 in W 9.75 in D 12.75 in
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver X566F Francis I Footed Serving Dish Bowl 680g
By Reed & Barton
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Reed and Barton X566F Francis I sterling silver 925 oval footed serving centerpiece dish or bowl with scalloped edge decorated with fruit and flowers.
Sterling Silver
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Francis I Bon Bon Dish X569
By Reed & Barton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Francis I sterling silver bon bon dishes by Reed & Barton in pattern X569.
Sterling Silver
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H 4.53 in W 8.08 in
George I Octagonal Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Francis Garthorne, 1722
By Francis Garthorne
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1722 by Francis Garthorne, this stunning, George I, Antique Sterling Silver Coffee Pot has a rare octagonal shape, with a fruitwood handle and features a full...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Francis I Breadbasket
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Francis I is one the most famous patterns in the history of American sterling silver.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Francis I Server
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver server in the “Francis I” patten by Reed and Barton.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Francis I Serving Fork
By Reed & Barton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving fork in the Francis I pattern by Reed & Barton.
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Pair Reed & Barton Francis I Old Sterling Silver Bowls
By Reed & Barton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Reed & Barton Francis I old sterling silver bowls.
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Gravy Boat with Underplate
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton. Sterling silver gravy boat 8 1/4" L X 4" W X 5" H, 16.2 OZT with underplate 10" L X 5 3/4" W, 9.1 OZT in the pattern Francis I by Reed & Barton.
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Candlestick Pair Vermeil
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed and Barton Outstanding Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver hand chased candlestick pair marked #570A.
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 is a true work of art.
Sterling Silver
Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl Chased
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reed & Barton Outstanding Francis I Old by Reed & Barton sterling silver large centerpiece bowl hand chased and marked #570A.
Sterling Silver
Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl Chased
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reed & Barton Outstanding Francis I Old by Reed & Barton sterling silver large centerpiece bowl hand chased and marked #570A.
Sterling Silver
Francis I Old by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Pair of Candelabra
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Reed & Barton Superb Francis I Old by Reed & Barton weighted sterling silver pair of five light, hand chased, candelabras with cast flower arms marked #570A.
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Pair of Reed & Barton Francis I Old Sterling Silver Bowls
By Reed & Barton
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of Reed & Barton Francis I old sterling silver bowls.
Sterling Silver
Francis i by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Serving Tray Round #570A
Located in Big Bend, WI
Wonderful Francis I by Reed & Barton old mark sterling silver serving tray.
Sterling Silver
Francis i by Reed and Barton Sterling Silver Branch for Candelabra 15ozt
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed and Barton Beautiful Francis I by Reed and Barton sterling silver branch for candelabra (branch only being sold).
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Francis I by Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Single 5-Light Candelabra X5691
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Stunning Francis I by Reed & Barton sterling silver individual single 5-light candelabra with candlestick base.
Sterling Silver
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old Sterling Silver Coffee Pot #570A Hollowware
By Reed & Barton
Located in Big Bend, WI
Francis I by Reed & Barton Old sterling silver coffee pot.
Sterling Silver
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.