FRANCIS I REED & BARTON 5pC DINNER PLACE SETTING ❤️c.1907 OLD STAMP

The Francis I pattern was introduced in 1908, after three years of design work by Ernest Meyer. His goal was to emulate the design work of a chief court artist and sculptor for King Francis I of France, Benvenuto Cellini. The pattern is in the Renaissance-Baroque styling, displaying fifteen fruit and flower designs paying tribute to Francis I throne entrance in the year 1515.

A pattern offered this time in 5pC DINNER PLACE SETTING, a well-taken care of antique estate set in excellent condition with minimal signs of use, smooth-to-the-touch butler finish with an aged patina enhancing its details, mirror finish lustrous bowls, no scratches, straight tines no cuts, no mono,  all solid pieces mark with old stamp –EAGLE- R -LION  –STERLING-  PAT.  JUNE 25.07

TEASPOON 5 7/8” EAGLE- R -LION –STERLING-  -H-  PAT. JUNE 25.07
ROUND BWL SOUP SPOON CREAM 5 7 /8” EAGLE- R -LION –STERLING-  PAT. JUNE 25.07
NEW FRENCH HH DINNER KNIFE 9 ¾” –STERLING-  HANDLE
FLAT HDL DINNER FORK 7 ¾” EAGLE- R -LION –STERLING-    -H-    PAT. JUNE 25.07
IND SALAD FORK 6 1/8” EAGLE- R -LION –STERLING-