347
'Diamond' flatware service for 24
sterling silver, stainless steel
largest utensil: 27 cm. (10 5/8 in.) long
Circa 1958. Manufactured by Reed & Barton, Taunton, Massachusetts. Reverse of each solid-handled piece impressed Reed & Barton/STERLING, each hollow-handled piece impressed REED & BARTON/MIRRORSTELE/STERLING HANDLE. Comprising 24 dinner forks, 24 dinner knives, 24 soup spoons, 24 salad forks, 24 cocktail forks, 24 butter knives, 24 grapefruit spoons, 24 ice cream forks, 24 teaspoons, 2 cold meat forks, 2 pickle forks, 2 pierced serving spoons, 2 serving spoons, 2 berry spoons, 2 gravy ladles, 2 cream ladles, 2 pairs of salad servers, 2 cheese servers, 2 bonbon servers, 2 sugar servers, 2 butter servers, and 2 Jelly Servers (244).
Estimate
HK$190,000 - 280,000
€22,400-33,000
$24,400-35,900
Sold for HK$254,000