Reed & Barton FRANCIS 1 Sterling Silver Flatware Set 30pcs Service for 6 No Mono

Description: Set a fine table for your honored guests and beloved family with... "Francis I" Sterling Silver Flatware by Reed & Barton HISTORY & STYLE The "Francis I" flatware pattern was designed and produced by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Massachusetts. The pattern was originally envisioned by company co-founder Henry Gooding Reed, who oversaw its development until his death in 1901. Design work continued, and the pattern was introduced in 1907. It was immediately popular and remained so -- in continuous production in Taunton for more than 100 years, until 2019. "Francis I" was chosen as the personal pattern of three U.S. Presidents: Wilson, Truman, and Eisenhower. So although its decorations and shape are inspired by the Renaissance period in Europe (14th, 15th, and 16th centuries), the history of "Francis I" is true-blue American. Stylistically, "Francis I" is a brilliant example of the artistry of silversmithing. The handle is beautifully shaped, and it balances well in hand. Its top third is tastefully decorated with scrolls, leaves, blossoms, and fruits. Below that, the tapered stem is flanked by a simple thread design, then the handle flares to meet the shoulders of the fork or spoon, where a chevron of scrolls and leaves extends into the bowl. What elevates "Francis I" far above other sterling patterns is that each piece-type has a different collection of flowers and fruit! Why is the pattern called "Francis I"? Does the name honor Francis I, the Holy Emperor? Or Francis I de'Medici, an uber-patron of the Renaissance? Or the Francis I who was King of France? Or the one who was Duke of Brittany? Or the one ruled Mantua, Italy? Or the Prince of Lichtenstein? It was the co-founder Reed who selected "Francis I" as the name of the pattern. But why he did still remain a mystery. 30 PIECES OF STERLING SILVER FLATWARE FREE STORAGE CHEST PROVIDED Your set of sterling silver flatware comes with a storage chest (pictured) for safekeeping and to prevent tarnishing. PLACE SETTINGS - 30 PIECES6 Place Knives8 ⅞”6Place Forks7 ¼”6Salad Forks6 ⅛”6Teaspoons5 ¾”6Hollow Handle Butter Spreaders6 ⅜” Total Weight: Approximately 35 Troy Ounces STORAGE CHEST Your set of sterling silver flatware comes with a wooden storage chest (pictured) for safekeeping and to prevent tarnishing. PROFESSIONAL POLISHING, CLEANING, PACKING, SHIPPING Here at US Coins, we take great pride in providing excellent service to our customers. That might be why we have such a loyal following! We hand polish each and every piece of flatware using a jewelers' wheel, then we carefully complete the polishing process using a silver polishing solution, so every piece of flatware ships at its best. While most vendors charge $5-7 to polish EACH PIECE, we include this FREE as part of our effort to give our customers' an experience as positive as our silver is shiny. When the set is delivered to you, it is ready for immediate use and enjoyment! Each and every set is packaged by hand. We have a dedicated staff member who is skilled at packaging fine silver for shipping.  He painstakingly places each piece in its own poly bag, then carefully packs everything in a sturdy carton, layering it and cushioning it to distribute the weight and to prevent damage.  Finally, your silver is shipped well insured. Why go through all this effort? Because we want you to love your silver as much as we do!We want US Coins to be your favorite source for vintage and antique fine silver WHO WE ARE, and WHY WE’RE YOUR BEST CHOICE ENI (Eastern Numismatics Inc.) is a multi-generational, family-run company that began in 1974. Initially the enterprise was only buying and selling rare coins and gold & silver bullion,hence the memorable moniker ‘US Coins’. Over time, we have expanded our stock of pre-owned valuables to include jewelry, sterling silver tableware, and other collectibles. We're a merchant you can trust!We give honest appraisals when buying, and we sell at a fair price. We do our best to make vintage silver, antiques, jewelry, and other items available for a reasonable price. We want our customers to complete their purchase happy with their item and the price they paid to get it!We love to buy silver and gold, and know the challenges and pitfalls that might come with other sellers.So, as buyers ourselves, we follow the golden rule:We treat YOU how WE would want to be treated. Making an Offer? We review offers and inquiries Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.

Price: 1795.5 USD

Location: Garden City, New York

End Time: 2025-01-16T21:14:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD