Hi Paula,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Reed and Barton introduced its 'Silver Wheat' pattern in 1952 and its streamlined modern design was very popular.
When these services are offered at auction, they typically average $15-18 per piece, which can increase if a flatware chest is included with the set.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage 51-piece Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 8
In the Silver Wheat pattern, after 1952, comprising:
8 knives
8 dinner forks
8 salad forks
8 soup spoons
11 tea spoons
8 butter spreaders
2 serving spoons
1 slotted serving spoon
1 meat fork
1 gravy ladle
1 pickle fork
1 dessert server
1 sugar spoon
1 jelly spoon
1 bonbon or nut spoon
CONDITION: This service appears to be in very good nearly-new condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 750-950*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia