Reed & Barton 'Jungle' Theme Child Flatware Set

This is a three-piece vintage children's flatware set manufactured by Reed & Barton, featuring a playful 'Jungle' or safari animal motif. The set consists of a fork, a larger spoon, and a long-handled feeding spoon. Each piece is crafted from silver-plated metal, displaying a warm, dark patina characteristic of aged silver. The handles are figural, transitioning from the heads of animals—the fork appears to feature a tiger or zebra, the middle spoon a giraffe with its long neck serving as the handle, and the long spoon potentially a hippopotamus or monkey. The texturing along the handles mimics animal patterns like stripes and hide. The craftsmanship is typical of high-quality mid-20th-century silver-plate, with smooth, rounded edges safe for child use and substantial weight. There is visible surface oxidation and tarnish across all pieces, particularly in the recesses of the patterned handles and the bowls of the spoons. Some light surface scratching and minor pitting are evident, indicating it was used. Typically, these pieces are marked 'Reed & Barton' on the reverse. This set likely dates from the 1960s to 1980s, representing a classic example of whimsical nursery silver.