An American Silver Flatware, Reed & Barton, Taunton, MA, early 20th century

Francis I pattern, engraved with initial V in a circle, comprising;
twelve dinner knives
twelve dinner forks
twelve lunch knives
twelve lunch forks
twelve fish knives
twelve fish forks
twelve butter spreaders, parcel gilt (pg)
twelve salad forks, (pg)
twelve cocktail forks, (pg)
twelve ice cream forks, (pg)
twenty-four teaspoons
twelve dessert spoons
eleven bouillon spoons, (pg)
twelve demitasse spoons, (pg)
twelve iced tea spoons
one carving knife
two-piece fish serving set, (pg)
three serving spoons
one sauce ladle, (pg)
one cream ladle, (pg)
one pie slice
one berry spoon, (pg)
two bon bon spoons, (pg)
one sugar spoon, (pg)
one sugar tongs, (pg)
205 pieces, in two wood boxes

good condition, recommend!
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