A point of reference:

I am not related to the Stieff family, nor was I ever a part of the company.

(I am a collector of Stieff Silver) I have the support and confidence of the Stieff family in creating and maintaining this site. This is a not for profit endeavor, and I receive no money for providing this site to the public.  I am available to give answers not found in this site, but with limited resources for post 1980 Kirk-Stieff products that are not sterling silver.

Enjoy the site, and let me know your thoughts!

Your questions and comments are welcome at:

Scottinelmgrove@yahoo.com

Above, a color enhanced 21st century photo of the Stieff building in winter. (Photographer unknown)

If you have a piece of STIEFF silver that you can not identify, please feel free to email me at the address above with a photo of the piece. I will do my best to respond within 24 hours.

Please note, I am not an appraiser of silver. Prices vary greatly with regions of the country. On-line auctions SOLD prices and independent appraisers in your area are the best method of determining the value of your silver.

I can not recommend or suggest the names of appraisers in your area. The phone book or an on-line search should  provide you with information on your local area. Be wary of people that will appraise your silver and then quickly offer to buy it.

If you are looking for your silver pattern, look in the Flatware Pattern Section.  The 1937 Stieff Catalog and Stieff 1939 Silver Catalog are best for flatware identification as measurements are given. The very oldest patterns appear only in The 1910 Stieff Catalog.

(Note: Sterling Silver flatware does not have date marks)

Hollow ware and other pieces are best located in the Catalog section and often the 1937 and 1939 books are best. Some earlier styles only appear in the 1910 -1920’s catalogs.  STIEFF PEWTER has it’s own section. Dates are marked on most Hollow Ware, and the date marks are located in their own section of this site. Also in the date marks section is information on how to date the subtle changes in the Rose pattern over the years.

I am continually adding to the site, usually on a weekly basis. If you have any information, photos, catalogs, pamphlets or price guides and can scan or loan them to me, they will be added to the site. I am also wanting to hear from former employees of the companies, and hear their stories. I thank those that have already shared their histories and documents with me.

Please note that some of the dates that I reference at this site will differ from some of those found in various books on silver and some web sites.  The dates given here will be the true dates. Years ago, several silver books printed incorrect dating... and those have been reprinted over and over almost becoming conventional wisdom.  Where my dating is different from “conventional wisdom” I have noted these differences and have provided the background to support the correct date*

*A classic example of this is Lady Claire  shown as 1925 in some books.  This site shows Lady Claire being introduced in the 1920 Catalog, proving the correct date.

Additional information on S. Kirk & Son and the silver

of The Schofield Company is available on this site.

Today, The Stieff Company no longer exists. The brand KIRK-STIEFF is owned by Lifetime Brands trading as

Of the Stieff patterns, Only the Stieff Rose pattern is still made.

Several of the Kirk patterns are still being produced.

(Above logos from the 1996 Lenox Kirk Stieff Catalog)