⭕ Impressive boxed set of a Reed and Barton flatware set, in its original box. The Francis I pattern is one of the most famous in silver flatware. Inspired in Renaissance models, it was designed by Ernest Meyer, and it combines different arrangements of flowers and fruits across the different types of pieces in the set.
There are 111 pieces (8 x 12 + 15 serving and special pieces) in this very complete set for 12 persons, and they are kept in their own original silver chest.
All pieces have the Francis I pattern, although --as it is usual in all antique large flatware sets- some of them are later replacements. Nevertheless, as mentioned, all of them are Reed and Barton sterling silver pieces, have the same type of handles, and the Francis I pattern, with the only exception of two of the butter knives, which are slightly different to the others in the set, but still in-keeping. Please, feel free to ask about any more pictures if you should need them.
Chests maximum height: 16.4cm
Chests maximum length: 40cm
Chests aximum width: 29cm
Silver weight: 5078gr. The solid silver pieces have been weighted together, while the flatware in which only the handle is made of sterling silver (30 in total), they have been calculated on an average of 25gr each (which is the usual weight in silver for these knives handles).
Condition: Both the silver chest and the flatware are in an excellent condition, with no damages or restorations.