Reed & Barton Silver Plated Hollowware Bowl or Serving Dish Model 3002
Hollowware (Bowl or Serving Dish) · Reed & Barton, historic American silversmiths founded in 1824 in Taunton, Massachusetts, renowned for high-quality hollowware and flatware
Pattern: Standard Hollowware Line Model 3002, commercial production line utilizing classic utilitarian silver-plated designs
Type
Hollowware (Bowl or Serving Dish)
Maker
Reed & Barton, historic American silversmiths founded in 1824 in Taunton, Massachusetts, renowned for high-quality hollowware and flatware
Material
Silver Plated over a base metal core (likely brass, copper, or nickel silver/epns)
Dimensions
Standard medium-sized serving hollowware piece, approximately 15 to 25 cm in diameter, weight estimated under 500 grams
Description
A classic mid-to-late 20th-century silver-plated hollowware piece by Reed & Barton, featuring a clean minimalist aesthetic designed for everyday dining or formal table service. The interior base clearly displays the stamped maker's details and model number 3002 alongside the iconic blue promotional foil sticker, indicating it has been carefully preserved, potentially new old stock.
Key Features
Clear manufacturer stamp 'REED & BARTON 3002' paired with the original blue foil marketing sticker indicating US manufacturing and silver-plated composition
Material & Composition
Silver Plated over a base metal core (likely brass, copper, or nickel silver/epns)
Finish & Decoration
Polished silver-plated interior and base with smooth, minimalist contours and clean machine-spun lines
Hallmarks & Stamps
Stamped maker mark reading 'REED & BARTON' along with the model number '3002', accompanied by a blue foil manufacturer sticker reading 'REED & BARTON WORLD'S FINEST SILVER PLATED WARE MADE IN USA'
Construction Details
Machine-spun base metal core with electroplated silver coating, manufactured using industrial press-forming and spinning techniques
Functional Features
Designed for general table service, holding side dishes, condiments, or serving as a decorative centerpiece bowl
Handle & Grip Details
Unadorned rimless or subtly banded profile relying on the outer body for grip; no auxiliary handles attached
Craftsmanship Details
Standard commercial industrial manufacturing utilizing precision spinning and high-quality electroplating processes consistent with Reed & Barton's mass-market catalog items
Authentication Indicators
Legitimate Reed & Barton industrial stamping style paired with standard blue foil foil paper labels used extensively in mid-to-late 20th century marketing
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in Taunton, Massachusetts, USA by Reed & Barton Corporation
Era & Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1960s-1990s based on the blue foil style sticker and stamp type)
Age Estimate
Estimated late 20th century, c. 1960-1990
Cultural Significance
Represents the mid-20th-century American middle-class aspiration toward elegant, accessible silver-plated dining ware for home entertaining
Condition Notes
Excellent to Mint condition, protected within original or preserved clear wrapping, showing crisp stamps and untarnished surfaces indicative of minimal or zero usage
Value Estimate
Estimated market value between $20 and $60 USD depending on exact size and local secondary market demand for silver plate
Care & Maintenance
Wash gently with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, dry thoroughly immediately, and use specialized silver plate polish only sparingly to protect the thin plating layer
Similar Pieces
Similar silver-plated bowls and serving dishes by Wallace, Oneida, and International Silver Company
Interesting Facts
Reed & Barton was one of America's oldest continuously operating silversmiths, having provided flatware and hollowware to the White House across multiple presidential administrations