Reed & Barton Sterling Silver “Silver Wheat” Flatware Set, 58 pcs View Watchlist >
Over 55 Troy Ounces of Sterling Silver
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Lot # B214
System ID # 26258174
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Reed & Barton "Silver Wheat" Sterling Flatware Set, 58 pcs w/ Chest
Elegant 58-piece sterling silver flatware service by Reed & Barton in the "Silver Wheat" pattern (ca. 1950s), maker-marked "Reed & Barton Sterling." The design features a refined sheaf-of-wheat motif, balancing traditional ornament with mid-century simplicity. Place settings for eight with a complement of serving utensils and sterling-handled knives. Housed in a period velvet-lined wooden case. Most pieces bear a script "K" monogram.
Weighable Silver (Solid Sterling)
| Item | Qty | Size | Total Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea/Place Spoons | 8 | 6 5/16" | 334.71 g |
| Cream Soup Spoons | 8 | 6 1/8" | 266.83 g |
| Dinner Forks | 8 | 7 1/4" | 395.68 g |
| Hors d'Oeuvre Forks | 8 | 5 5/8" | 159.06 g |
| Luncheon Forks | 8 | 6 5/8" | 308.72 g |
| Serving Spoon | 1 | 8 5/8" | 80.51 g |
| Spreader (solid sterling) | 1 | 5 3/4" | 26.16 g |
Subtotal — Weighable Silver: 1,571.67 g (approx. 50.5 troy oz)
Sterling Handles with Stainless Blades
| Item | Qty | Size | Estimated Sterling Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Knives | 8 | 8 3/4" | 124.40 g (0.5 troy oz / 15.55 g each) |
| Steak Knives | 4 | 8 3/4" | 62.20 g (0.5 troy oz / 15.55 g each) |
| Cake Server | 1 | 10 1/4" | 15.55 g (0.5 troy oz per handle) |
| Cake/Pie Server | 1 | 6 5/8" | 15.55 g (0.5 troy oz per handle) |
| Small Knives | 2 | 6 1/4"–6 3/8" | 31.10 g (0.5 troy oz each) |
Subtotal — Sterling Handles with Stainless Blades: 248.80 g (approx. 8.0 troy oz)
Total Combined Sterling Content (All Sections): 1,820.47 g (approx. 58.5 troy oz)
Note: Per standard practice, "weighable silver" excludes hollow-handled pieces and items with stainless blades or internal weighting. The handle figures above are estimates (0.5 troy oz / 15.55 g per handle) provided for transparency.
Condition
Good overall condition with light surface wear from age and use. Some tarnish present; polishing left to the buyer. All but five pieces are monogrammed. The wooden case is sturdy with scattered surface marks and a clean fitted interior.
Dimensions
Case approximately 3 x 16.75 x 11.125 inches.
