Silver Pieces - The Strange and Peculiar: Kirk

The Story Behind this Blog

Being from the South, Silver is a very big part of my life. It doesn't have anything to do with wealth. Although those with more money - old money, tend to have more of it. New money tend not to spend their money on Silver. They do not have the appreciation for the warmth of the metal, the beauty of the patina, the story it tells of the generations past who have used it. A true southern girl comes of age when she chooses her silver pattern, long before she chooses her mate. If she is smart, she chooses that of her mother, grandmother, or favorite great aunt who in their benevolence will pass their silver on to her. It is the pieces in those sets, the pieces on our tables, along with the pieces we find in the corners of the displays in antique stores that prompted me to start this blog. They are beautiful, they are odd, but what are they, and what in the hell do you do with them?

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Monday, June 21, 2021

Belle Auberg by Kirk

Kirk's Belle Auberg pattern dates back to 1980. The pattern has an "open" design on all pieces except those with hollow handles.

Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)

Pie and Cake Server (11 1/4 inches)

Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/4 inches)

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Fish Place Knife 2

Here are some more examples of the Fish Place Knife. I posted on this earlier.

Melrose by Gorham (8 3/8 inches)

Repousse by Kirk (8 inches)

Pointed Antique by Reed and Barton (7 3/4 inches)

Newport Scroll by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Dancing Surf by Kirk

A "newer" pattern, Dancing Surf, was introduced by Kirk in 1986. The swirl design on the terminal representing a wave truly gives the pattern its name.

Sugar Shell (6 1/2 inches)

Candle Snuffer

Fish Server (10 7/8 inches)

Medium Solid Cold Meat Serving Fork (8 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Salad Serving Spoon Part 2 (1 posted 3/27/15)

More examples of the Salad Serving Spoon that I posted on earlier.

Rose by Kirk (8 5/8 inches)

Baronial by Gorham (9 inches)

Chantilly by Gorham (8 7/8 inches)

Buttercup by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)

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Friday, March 18, 2016

Sherbert Spoons Part 2

I posted earlier on Sherbert Spoons. Here are some more examples.

Rose by Kirk (5 3/8 inches)

Hepplewhite by Reed and Barton (4 inches)

King by Kirk Stief (5 1/4 inches)

Brandon by International (6 inches)

Friday, August 28, 2015

Winslow by Kirk

Winslow, introduced by Kirk in 1850 is a rather plain pattern with a simple decorated edge.

Pierced Table serving Spoon (8 1/4 inches)

Ice Cream Fork (6 inches)

Fruit Orange Spoon (6 inches)

Bacon Fork (7 1/2 inches)

Monday, August 24, 2015

Quadrille by Kirk

Kirk introduced Quadrille in 1950. It was designed by Martin Laurence Millsphaugh. I am not quite sure this is not the prettiest "Newer" pattern - as in introduced in the past 75 years - I have found yet. I am entranced.

Bon Bon Spoon (4 7/8 inches)

Baby Fork (4 1/8 inches)

Oyster Fork (5 7/8 inches)

Butter Spreader (5 7/8 inches)

Friday, June 12, 2015

Cake Breaker Part 2

Yes, I have posted on the Cake Breaker before. Even more so than the ice cream spoon, this is most likely the most misunderstood utensil the Victorians thought to add to a silver set.

Eloquence by Lunt (10 7/8 inches)

Stanton Hall by Onieda (11 inches)

Rose by Kirk (11 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Rose by Kirk

Kirk's Rose pattern introduced in 1937 is an exquisite pattern in the Kirk tradition. The sharp detail of the roses in brought about in the style of the pattern.

Cream Soup Spoon (6 1/8 inches)

Fish Server (10 1/2 inches)

Drink Muddler (6 inches)

One Twist Tine Butter (6 1/8 inches)

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Relish Fork

An odd and rare piece, the Relish Fork is a serving piece with three splayed tines. The Chantilly piece was so different, I checked several sources to make sure it was accurate and all the sources I checked were the same. There were references to this piece in many Gorham patterns, but I could not find any examples, other than Chantilly.

Bead by Whiting (6 3/4 inches)