Friday, February 14, 2014

Classic Rose by Reed and Barton

I shy away from more modern patterns, however I realize that folks will find these patterns as well in their Grandmother's or Aunt's silver chests. This pattern is Classic Rose by Reed and Barton designed by Theodore E. Cayer and introduced in 1954. From what I can find the pattern was discontinued in 2005.

 It is a very simple modern pattern with a flat plain square ended terminal. The only design element is a single rose in the middle of the handle, the single stem of which goes down the side of the stem to the top of the shoulder. A simple double ban separates the stem from the shoulder.

 Butter Spreader (6 3/8 inches)

Jelly Server (6 3/8  inches)


Salad Serving Fork (9 inches)

 


Cake Breaker  (10 7/8 inches)






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2 comments:

  1. F HodgesOctober 8, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    "Classic Rose" is not a classy pattern, and hardly worthy of Reed & Barton. It fails as a silver pattern in the same way that a cartoon fails as real art. I would hate to hear the kind of music which the bride who chooses this pattern would Have played at her wedding!

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  2. AC WilliamsOctober 21, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    I agree. This pattern is not what I prefer. It is very typical of patterns in the 1950's when the style turned to the sleek minimalist design.

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