Hi Valerie,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

Kirk Stieff Repoussé silver hollowware is significant for being one of the longest-running and most iconic American sterling patterns, continuously produced — with variations — since the early 19th century.

The repoussé floral motif was first introduced by S. Kirk & Son around 1815–1828 in Baltimore. Unlike flatware patterns that follow strict form templates, Kirk’s repoussé was hand-chased, meaning each piece was individually worked, making no two exactly identical.

In the 20th century, Stieff Company became associated with Kirk production; later corporate mergers combined the names under Kirk Stieff branding.

The resale (auction/secondary or retail/primary) market for silver is closely tied to the fluctuating going rate for silver, which is now quite high (possibly historically high). At about 7.5 pounds (a bit more than 109 troy ounces though there may be some non-silver parts that pad that weight), this beautiful service has a scrap value of around $8,800.

Historically, and when silver prices aren't so high, Kirk Steiff repousse sets of this size usually sell in the $2,000-3,000 range.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Kirk Steiff four piece sterling silver coffee and tea service
in the Repousse pattern, 20th Century, comprising:
1 coffee pot
1 tea pot
1 cream pitcher
1 covered sugar bowl
CONDITION: This service appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$2,000-3,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia