Property of a Manhattan Collector
136
"Diamond" flatware service
circa 1958
Forks and spoons: sterling silver.
Knives: sterling silver, stainless steel.
Largest utensil: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm) long
Manufactured by Reed & Barton, USA and distributed by Arthur Krupp, Italy. Forks and spoons impressed, Reed & Barton/STERLING, hollow handle pieces impressed, REED & BARTON/MIRRORSTELE/STERLING HANDLE. Comprising 20 dinner forks, 20 salad forks, 20 dinner knives, 20 butter knives, 20 dinner spoons, 23 dessert spoons, 6 cocktail forks, 5 serving pieces, and a bottle opener (135).
Estimate
$10,000 - 15,000
Sold for $37,500