Reed & Barton ‘The Diamond’ Pattern Sterling Silver Coffee Service, c. 1960’s

One of the most attractive designs in modern silver is Reed & Barton’s ‘The Diamond’.  The elegant forms, polished reflective bodies, pointed finials and multifaceted handles create objects of beauty. 

‘The Diamond tea and coffee service was created by John Prip to coordinate with The Diamond flatware pattern (1958)... Introduced as a three-piece coffee set in the Oct 1, 1958 ....’¹ The handle is wrapped with its original rattan which acts as an insulator.  ‘Originally, natural rattan or woven black plastic was used...  Later the rattan was replaced with colored plastic.’² This wonderful service consists of a coffee pot, creamer and covered sugar bowl.

This lovely sterling silver coffee service is marked underneath ‘REED & BARTON/ STERLING/ 440/ The Diamond’.  The coffee pot is also stamped 49 and measures 11.5 inches tall.  The service weighs a total 45.50 troy ounces and is in very good/ excellent condition.

Our Price: SOLD

Item code: E613

1. Modernism in American Silver, 20th Century Design by Jewel Stern, p. 367.
2. Modernism in American Silver, 20th Century Design by Jewel Stern, pp. 247-248.