$3,081
Reed & Barton Sterling "The Diamond" Pattern Four-piece Tea and Coffee Set and Tray, c. 1958, finial and body of elongated diamond-shape, with angular rattan-wrapped handles to pots, comprising coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar, creamer and sterling-rimmed circular tray, ht. of coffee pot 11 3/4 in., approx. 68 troy oz. weighable silver. Note: "The Diamond" pattern was launched by Reed & Barton in 1958 and was a collaborative effort between the designers Gio Ponti and John Prip. Prip was given the task of designing the hollowware while Ponti was the inspiration behind the flatware. Although designer John Prip was born in New York City, he was raised in Denmark. He returned to the United States and was hired by Reed and Barton in 1957. Tray with a few very minor pin dents; other pieces with minor scuffing and surface scratching.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-04-09
