A sterling silver letter opener in the Calvert pattern by S. Kirk & Son of Baltimore, MD. 5 7/8 inches, 19.1 gm. Monogrammed WSH.

Originally Kirk & Smith, the company was founded in Baltimore Maryland in 1815 by Samuel Kirk and John Smith. Henry Child Kirk, joined their team in 1846 and the company name was changed to Samuel Kirk & Son. Charles D. and Clarence E. Kirk joined the company in 1861 but left following the Civil War. After his father's death in 1872, Henry Child Kirk ran the company alone until his son, Henry Child Kirk Jr., became his partner in 1890. An American classic, S. Kirk & Son became revered for their family heritage of fine silver craftsmanship.