$800
Samuel Kirk & Son (American (Maryland), 1815-1979) and Stieff (Maryland), founded 1904). A mixed lot of 34 pieces of sterling silver in the Repousse and Maryland Rose patterns, each piece with elaborate floral decoration in relief to handle. Set comprising six individual salad forks in the Rose pattern, 6 individual salad forks in the Repousse pattern, 17 demitasse spoons in Repousse, a pickle or olive fork in Repousse, a teaspoon in Repousse, a two-piece carving set with hollow handles in Repousse, and a serving spoon in Repousse. Each Repousse piece (aside from carving set & serving spoon) marked with "S. Kirk & Son Co." beside "925/1000" and "STERLING", indicating production circa 1914-1917; carving set & serving spoon each marked "S. Kirk & Son Co." and "STERLING" indicating production between 1914-1924 OR 1932-79. Stieff Rose forks marked "STERLING-STIEFF-REG" indicating production in the 1920s-30s. Individual salad forks approximate length 6.25". Olive fork approximate length 6". Teaspoon approximate length 5.75". Demitasse spoons approximate length 4.25". Serving spoon approximate length 9.25". Carving knife approximate length 9.5", fork 9". Total approximate weight 30.5 troy ounces.Provenance: From the Estate of Dr. Woody & Mrs. Honor Cobbs, Atlanta, Georgia.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
