A Seven-Piece Reed & Barton Francis I Pattern Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Taunton, Massachusetts, designed 1907 Marks: REED & BARTON, STERLING, 570A, FRANCIS I, (various) 13-1/2 inches (34.3 cm) (tallest, kettle on stand) 30-1/4 inches (76.8 cm) (widest, tray) 12012 grams (386.2007 troy ounces) Silver from the Collection of Mrs. D. Wayne (Janice) Calloway The service comprising: 1 kettle on stand; 1 coffee pot; 1 teapot; 1 covered sugar bowl; 1 creamer; 1 waste bowl; 1 tray. 7 Total HID03101062020 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Service in excellent condition and showing very little evidence of age or use. Very shallow pin dents and faint abrasions evident in register of cartouches throughout. Tray exhibits minor surface scratches commensurate with minimal use and display. Gold wash to interior of waste bowl and creamer remains vibrant. Burner mechanism for kettle with stand operates flawlessly. An extremely well presenting example of a classic American silver service.
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