EIGHT REED AND BARTON STERLING SILVER-GILT "FRANCIS I" BREAD AND BUTTER PLATES.- 49 oz., 8 dwt.; 7 in. diam. Estimate $900-1,200
In overall excellent condition - without splits, dents or repairs. One has noticeable surface scratches to the center. 7 in. is the total diameter. These do not have date marks. The pattern is X568. They are marked Reed & Barton rather than with the eagle/R/lion mark. The date system and the pattern were discontinued circa 1957.