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 DIMENSION JOHN PRIP SILVERPLATE 1961 ,

Fine circa 1961 silver plate tea and coffee service designed by John Prip for Reed & Barton, of Taunton, MA, in the DIMENSION pattern, comprising coffee and tea pots (the handles wrapped with black rattan), sugar bowl with cover, creamer and waste bowl, all simulating the shape of an onion.

The set is in the collection of the Dallas Museum of Art. For further discussion of the set and John Prip's work please see Jewel Stern's important book, ' Modernism in American Silver - 20th Century Design', pages 245-252. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo below.

Price $1,935.00

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FAR EAST STERLING 4pcs 1956 MUSEUM QUALITY

Circa 1956 sterling silver and black plastic 3 piece coffee set with tray by Reed & Barton of Taunton, MS, in the rare Far East pattern, comprising coffee pot, sugar bowl with cover, creamer and tray with black plastic insert and raised silver rim, all pieces having applied rosettes of chrysanthemum-like flowers.

Weight of coffee pot, creamer and covered sugar bowl 36 oz. Dimensions: tray 14 7/8 inches diameter by 1 inch high; coffee pot 11 1/4 inches high by 8 inches over spout and handle; creamer 5 3/4 inches high; sugar bowl 4 3/4 inches high by 5 inches over handles. No monogram. Marked Far East, Reed & Barton, Sterling, X424, and date mark of a 'heart' for year 1956.

The water pitcher matching this set appears on page 207 of Jewel Stern's book, 'Modernism in American Silver - 20th Century Design." The set is in the collection of The Dallas Museum of ARt and other museums. Don't miss the chance to see the exhibition presently at The Dallas Museum of Art on 20th Century machine made American Silver. It is a must see!

Price $2,165.00

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FAR EAST STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS 1956

Rare pair of circa 1956 sterling silver and black laminate candlesticks by Reed & Barton, of Taunton, MA, the bases and candle holders sterling silver, the shafts black laminate with applied rosettes of chrysanthemum like flowers.

SEE MATCHING COFFEE SET ABOVE

Height 8 1/4 inches. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo.

Price $985.00

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