I am going through boxes of silverware that I have inherited and trying to identify the different patterns and makers, etc.
I have two pieces that are marked Reed & Barton and both have engravings "Clarendon" on the handle. When I search the Clarendon pattern online, I find a different pattern identified as Clarendon. Is it likely that the maker would have labeled their pattern on the pieces, and if so, why do the online searches return a different pattern? I am quite baffled. I would also like to know the approximate vintage for this pattern. I know the one piece is a fish knife but I haven't found out what the forks are called yet.
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Reed & Barton Clarendon pattern confusion
Re: Reed & Barton Clarendon pattern confusion
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Welcome to the Forum.
Please embed your images as very few members will click on such links.
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Trev.
Re: Reed & Barton Clarendon pattern confusion
Hi,
In this case the name 'Clarendon' does not refer to the the pattern, but indicates the name of the owner, perhaps a hotel or restaurant.
Trev.
In this case the name 'Clarendon' does not refer to the the pattern, but indicates the name of the owner, perhaps a hotel or restaurant.
Trev.
Re: Reed & Barton Clarendon pattern confusion
I don't feel that fits with what I know of the silverware's history. It came from Scotland and is part of a larger collection of pieces. I will look into this as a possibility. Do you have any ideas then on the pattern, if not Clarendon?