Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Poultry Shears 1892 Repoussé

Kirk Stieff Sterling Silver Poultry Shears with Stainless Blades, featuring a full Repoussé design from 1892 and no monograms. These shears are adorned with a Stiff Rose pattern.

The pattern type "Repoussé" is typically described as a metalworking technique in which intricate and detailed designs are created by pushing or hammering the metal from the reverse side to form raised or three-dimensional patterns on the front surface.

Kirk Stieff is an American silver and pewter manufacturer with a long history in the industry. The company's origins can be traced back to Samuel Kirk, a renowned silversmith who founded his silverware business in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1815.

Pattern Name:  Rose
Issue Date: 1892
Manufacturer:  Kirk Stieff Company
Material: Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel Blades
Description: Sterling, Issue Date: 1893. No Monograms. Status: Discontinued. Marked Baker Chromium, Made in USA, Stiff, Sterling on each handle
Measurements:  Length 11 1/2 in
Approx Weight: 408 grams
Approx Shipping Weight: 1.5 lbs
Condition: Very good estate condition with signs of surface scratches from normal use that is consistent with age. Item may need to be professionally cleaned
Product Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only

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