Stieff Rose debuted in 1892, the first year Charles Stieff established his silver factory in Baltimore. Stieff Rose is very similar to a pattern made by then-rival Kirk, known as Repousse (which was introduced in 1828). Though very similar in design, the two patterns are different.The two companies merged in 1979, and the company is now known as Kirk Stieff.
Stieff Rose by Stieff (1892)
Repousse by Kirk (1828)
Dinner Fork (7 1/4 inches)
Regular Fork (6 7/8 inches)
Berry Spoon (8 1/8 inches)
Ice Cream Spoon (6 1/8 inches)
Roast Beef Serving Fork (7 inches)
Salad Fork (6 inches)
My mom just gave me the Stief Rose set. I came across your blog while researching it. I was surprised to discover how valuable it is.
ReplyDeleteIt is very valuable. If I were you I would have it appraised. It is a lovely pattern. Thank your Mom!!!
ReplyDeleteYou might want to check out my site, THESTIEFFCOMPANY.COM
ReplyDeleteIt is a history of The Stieff Company as well as a massive look at the SILVER and the story behind it. (several hundred pages of Stieff silver) ((I am a collector... not The Stieff Company, which is long long gone)
KIRK STIEFF itself no longer exists. The silver.. is now only made in 3 of the KIRK patterns and the Stieff patterns are gone.. unless if you count STIEFF ROSE, which is special order only and can take up to 12 months for delivery. The patterns are now made by Lifetime Sterling.. in a factory in PUERTO RICO of all places. ((SIGH))
A very interesting and well done site. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Hopefully any readers here interested in The Stieff Company will use it as a reference. Also, I appreciate your reading my Blog.
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