Help with Reed & Barton Pattern

silvercrown · Post by **silvercrown** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:08 pm

This is a silverplated, Reed & Barton, jelly spoon. Does anyone recognize this lovely pattern?

Silvercrown

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Post by **dragonflywink** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:27 pm

It's part of their limited-line, multi-motif Harlequin pattern, produced off and on since the late 19th century, believe the plated pieces date from the 1960s-70s. Have an old ad for the teaspoons somewhere, will see if I can dig it up and post.

~Cheryl
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silvercrown · Post by **silvercrown** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:43 pm

Cheryl, thank you for the information.

Silvercrown
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Post by **dragonflywink** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 1:51 pm

It's one of my Mom's favorites, the original patents were for 8 different flowers, so far have run across 8 others with some variations in the designs depending on the piece. The patent for your Apple Blossom design is D22061, issued Dec. 20, 1892. Here's the 1893 ad for the coffee (demitasse) spoons:

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silvercrown · Post by **silvercrown** » Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:34 pm

Just lovely, Thank you again for all the wonderful info.

Silvercrown
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