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?
Showing posts with label Kirk Stieff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kirk Stieff. Show all posts

Friday, June 11, 2021

Joint Holder 3

More examples of Bottle Openers. Usually the bowl is made of silverplate.


Acanthus by Georg Jensen


Silver Masterpiece by International


Princess by Kirk Stieff





Friday, November 20, 2020

Veranda by Kirk Stieff

Only dating back to 1993, Stieff's Veranda pattern has a design of scrolls and flowers on the terminal.


Pierced Table Serving Spoon (8 1/8 inches)



Sugar Shell (6 1/4 inches)



Salad Fork (6 1/4 inches)




Pie Server (11 inches)










Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Rose by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff's Rose pattern dates back to 1937.


Fish Fork (6 1/2 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Individual Fish/Pastry Fork


Chocolate Spoon (4 3/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Individual Chocolate/Sherbet Spoon

Steak Knife (8 1/2 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Individual Steak Knife Hollow Handle,Full Repousse


Berry Spoon (8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Stieff Rose (Sterling, 1892, No Monograms) Small Chased Berry Spoon-3 Berries

Monday, November 16, 2020

Royal Dynasty by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff's Royal Dynasty pattern only dates back to 1966.

Cake Server (10 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Pie & Cake Server with Stainless Blade


Solid Serving Spoon (8 5/8 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Solid Serving Spoon


Lemon Fork (4 3/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Lemon Fork


Berry Spoon (9 1/4 inches)

Kirk Stieff Royal Dynasty (Sterling, 1966) Medium Solid Berry/Casserole Spoon


Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Napkin Clips Part 3

More lovely sterling Napkin Clips. I posted on these earlier

French Regency by Wallace

Wallace Silver French Regency (Sterling, 1986) Napkin Clip

Grand Colonial by Wallace
Wallace Silver Grand Colonial (Sterling,1942,No Monos) Napkin Clip

Plymouth by Gorham

Gorham Silver Plymouth (Sterling, 1911) Napkin Clip

27 by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff 27 (Sterling,Hollowware,Scrolls) Napkin Clip

Monday, June 24, 2019

Ice Serving Spoon

Yet another ice serving piece, the Ice Spoon or Ice Serving Spoon, can be found in many patterns. 

Louis XIV by Towle (8 3/4 inches)




Modern Victorian by Lunt (9 1/4 inches)



Strasbourg by Gorham (8 3/4 inches)



Old Maryland by Kirk Stieff (8 3/8 inches)





Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Ice Cream Server Part 4

The Ice Cream Server is a beautiful, and usaully ornate piece. I have posted on this earlier.


Stief Rose (1892 by Kirk Stieff)  (10 1/2 inches)



Lily of the Valley (1885 by Whiting) (9 7/8 inches)



Old English (1892 by Towle) (9 5/8 inches)



St Dunstan  (1909 by Tiffany) (11 3/8 inches)

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Bottle Opener 2 (part 1 posted 4/23/18)


Rondo,  Du Barry, , Silver Masterpiece, Candlelight, 

Stieff Rose by Kirk Stieff (5 1/2 inches)



Cactus by Georg Jensen  (4 3/8 inches)



Scroll by Georg Jensen ( 4 3/8 inches)


Pompador by Birks (5 1/8 inches)



Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Gumbo Soup Spoons (Part 2)

Another selection of Gumbo Soup Spoons. I have posted on these earlier.

Chantilly by Gorham (6 5/8 inches)

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Repousse by Kirk Stieff  (& 5/8 inches)

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Marlborough by Reed and Barton (7 1/4 inches)

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Chapel Bells by Alvin (6 7/8 inches)

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Friday, May 26, 2017

Individual Fruit Cocktail Fork

Although I have found references to this piece in many patterns, I could only find an example in Kirk Stieff's Repousse pattern. Here is the Individual Fruit Cocktail Fork .

Repousse by Kirk Stieff  (6 inches)

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Petit Fours Server Part 3

I posted on this lovely piece last year, but there are always more examples of the Petit Fours Server.

Savannah by Reed and Barton (6 1/2 inches)



Old Maryland by Kirk Stieff (7 3/8 inches)



Rose Point by Wallace (6 3/4 Inches)



Eighteenth Century by Reed and Barton (6 and 3/8 inches)










Friday, February 24, 2017

Homewood by Kirk Stieff

Kirk Stieff introduced their Homewood pattern in 1938. It is a simple yet elegant pattern that is timeless in design.

Salad Fork (6 1/8 inches)



Sugar Tongs (4 1/4 inches)



Bouillon Soup Spoon (5 1/8 inches)

 

Cheese Server (6 3/8 inches)






Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Poultry Shears Part 3

More examples of Poultry Shears (I posted earlier on these pieces).

WEB3 by Web Silver (11 1/2 inches)



Etruscan by Gorham (10 1/8 inches)



Lenore by Manchester (11 1/8 inches)




Wakefield by Kirk Stieff (11 inches)


Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Ramekin Forks (Part 4)

The Ramekin Fork, one of those Victorian pieces everyone needs when serving that perfect individual souffle to each of your dinner guests. Typically smaller than a Salad Fork or a Fish Fork. I have posted on these earlier.


Chesterfield by Gorham (5 inches)



Etruscan (1913) (4 7/8 inches)  by Gorham



Meadow Rose (1907) (5 inches) by Watson




Repousse (1896) (5 1/2 inches) by Kirk Stieff