Vintage Estate 1946 Sterling Reed & Barton La Splendide Hand Engraved …

-Eagle/R in shield/Lion mark used 1889 by Reed & Barton. Circa 1946. Pattern: La Splendide. Loss of color to bowl only and small indention present-see photos -Fabulous Southern estate piece hand engraved on back "Anna Dorotha". 5 7/8" long, weighs 31 grams. These hand engraved pieces are highly coveted no matter the monogram, name, etc. -Vintage flatware will always have some wear in the form of surface scuffs, possible pitting, & possible plate loss.All silver plate pieces have had a cursory polish and will call for additional polish to bring them to their final luster.I can’t guarantee that all patina will come off when polished. -I PLACE MUCH IMPORTANCE ON BUYERS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED FROM ANY BUYER ON POSHMARK AND FOLLOWED PROPER PROTOCOL-ACCEPTED PURCHASE IN A TIMELY MANNER, LEFT A STAR RATING & A LEFT AN OPTIONAL KIND COMMENT.REVIEW MY NUMEROUS FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM MY VALUED CUSTOMERS -PLEASE REFER TO MY "MEET THE POSHER" INFO & OFFER GUIDE. IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH PROPER PURCHASE RATING PLEASE REVIEW MY PURCHASE RATING TIPS. -ALL OF MY SALES AND PACKAGING FOR SHIPMENT ARE PHOTOGRAPHICALLY DOCUMENTED TO PROTECT BOTH BUYER AND SELLER. -LOOK FOR THE GOLD BADGE POSH AMBASSADOR II STATUS FOR THE HIGHEST RATED & TRUSTED SELLERS