Description
Gold enamel on the inside, silver plated on the outside.
The bowl is in good condition with only a scratch on the inside enamel.
Unique genie lantern shape. I think it is rare and found only one on Ebay that was orange at
http://cgi.ebay.com/REED-BARTON-ENAMEL-OVER-SILVER-TEAR-DROP-BOWL-DISH_W0QQitemZ250143740264QQihZ015QQcategoryZ20109QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Numberd 64 Reed and Barton.
Category
Metalware
Medium
Silver plated and gold enamel
Distinguishing marks
Etched Reed and Barton Number 64
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
7" long, tapering from 3" to 1" wide, 1" deep
Date Period
Post-1940's?
Weight
less than 1 pound
History
Yard sale
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Don't Remember - yard sale
For Sale?
No
Photos
Re: Reed & Barton Teardrop Shaped Dish
It's a great looking piece!
Probably it's an older pattern from the art deco period.
The good news is that you can easily find out what you want to know about this item.
Reed & Barton are still around and have been making silverware, plate ware, and ceramic ware since the early 1800's. It's not a style they currently advertise, but I am sure if you sent them a photo they could tell you all about it.
Here's their contact info:
https://www.reedandbarton.com
[email protected]
Or call our customer service department at
1-800-343-1383
Reed & Barton
144 West Britannia Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Judging from their current listings, I'd Guesstimate the price to have been in about the $30-$40 range and that it's sliver plated enamel ware.
Garry