Sterling Reed And Barton Silver Marks

Reed barton mark used c.

Sterling reed and barton silver marks.

Reed barton was founded in 1824 in taunton massachusetts making it one of the oldest privately owned silversmiths in the united states. Image samples and pattern designs. For each year of silver production from 1928 1957 reed and barton stamped or engraved a different symbol or hallmark on their silver items in addition to the words reed barton you can identify reed and barton silver and figure out when it was made by consulting these hallmarks. For other examples of reed barton originals the collector is invited to consult the following list of items that have sold at auction in recent years.

Reed barton is a prominent american silver manufacturer based in the city of taunton massachusetts since 1824. Date symbols were used to mark both sterling silver and silverplate reed barton started in 1945 the use of a special symbol to indicate a silverplated copper alloy base metal this symbol c circling an a was coupled to the year date symbol information supplied by reed barton archive center through sam macarthur. It is internationally acclaimed for its fine quality products notably sterling silver and. Reed barton taunton massachusetts date marks on holloware were instituted by reed barton in 1928 the practice continued through 1957.

Reed barton used date codes on holloware from 1928 through 1957. This silver plated tea service this pair of silver plated candlesticks with a raised floral pattern this fish shaped silver plated platter this silver plated water pitcher this vintage. You will find links to individual sterling silver manufactures our image galleries for those maker and finally descriptions of the items. Today the company sells silver crystal and china.

Jul 30 2016 reed and barton sterling silver francis i tea set. Also you get a little history on those makers. Reed barton date marks for sterling silver holloware. Like most silver products reed barton silverplate pieces feature hallmarks that help you to identify it.

Eagle r lion mark used 1889 c. Welcome to our sterling silver flatware and hollowware image gallery. The company is well known for its silverplate flatware and giftware. Water pitcher goblets open salt dish salt and pepper shaker tray bowls martini set punch bowl punch bowl tray punch bowl cups.

Reed and charles e. Reed and barton sterling silver cookie plate w chased urns fruit 800 1413 989 00 reed barton sterling silver compote raised with 3 d mermaid figural 0602. Return to silversmiths page. Barton took over the failing works of isaac babbitt in taunton.