About Michelle Lieberman Expertise My expertise is in the area of American sterling silver and coin silver flatware and holloware, including identifying silversmiths and makers, types and patterns of flatware and their usage. I am unable to answer questions pertaining to silverplate or foreign silver.
Experience With over 25 years experience in selling vintage silver, I now devote much of my time educating others in this field.
Education/Credentials BA California State University Los Angeles
Question I have a set of silverware, which is marked on the back "R & B A1". I can not
seem to find the pattern name anywhere. It is definitely silver or silver plated.
Any suggestions on where to look to find the pattern name?
Answer Hello Sue. The problem is you're looking in the wrong place. R&B in this instance isn't Reed & Barton, it's R&B which was later a part of International Silver. If you care to poste a photo of the pattern here, I can identify it for you. Otherwise, go to replacements.com and go through the thumbnail photos under International. The A1 indicates it's silverplate.
