Description: REED & BARTON KING FRANCIS ORNATE MIDCENTURY ROCOCO LG. BUFFET MEAT PLATTER 22" (1682) The Reed & Barton story began in 1824, when Isaac Babbitt created a new metal alloy - "Britannia metal" - in his Taunton, Massachusetts pewter shop. Babbitt joined forces with craftsmen Henry G. Reed and Charles E. Barton to produce this innovative, higher quality pewter ware. When Babbitt encountered financial difficulties, Reed & Barton offered to take control and began manufacturing products under their own names. The fledgling company's goods reflected uncompromising standards of excellence, starting with its initial silverplate products and extending to the exquisite sterling silver creations that resulted from the silver discoveries of the late 1800s. Rococo inspired king Francis as one of the most sought after designs ever created by the original Reed& Barton company, for your consideration the large meat platter no well in excellent conditions, no monogram, cuts, wear trough or specks, substantial mirrored platting, solid quality manufacture and detailed intricate castings shaping the infamous pattern applied around the cropped borders., it measures 22 1/2" long side to side by 17" wide. and solid 6.0 lbs. weight. Stamped Reed & Barton 1682 King Francis
Price: 169.99 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2025-01-19T03:42:55.000Z
Shipping Cost: 39.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Reed & Barton
Pattern: KING FRANCIS
Composition: Silverplate
Style: AESTHETIC ROCOCO
Age: Post-1940
