A large sterling oval footed centerpiece bowl in the highly collectible Francis 1st pattern by Reed and Barton. The bowl is in very good condition with minor surface wear and scratches, some tiny (pinhead size black spots) and a small dent/ding in the center. There is no monogram. It measures approximately 15 3/8"L x 11 5/8"W x 2 ¾"H. It weighs approximately 29 Troy ounces (weighed with vintage Salter brass spring scale) and is marked as shown X 568 F with the date mark for the year 1955.