Thestieffcompany.com
Welcome to
THESTIEFFCOMPANY.COM
This is the historical record of THE STIEFF COMPANY
One of America’s greatest Silversmiths and Makers of Pewter
Use the navigation links at the top of the page to learn about The Stieff Company.
The vast majority of the Stieff’s history involves
Sterling Silver. Later ventures evolved into Jewelry and Pewter. Additionally, some silver plate products were produced by Stieff and the later Kirk-Stieff Company.
This site is not (yet) a complete record of the company, but you will find it to be the best record available anywhere. The Stieff family has provided invaluable information, records and family documents so that the story of Stieff can be told.
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.
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
Only the Stieff Rose pattern is still made.
(Above logos from the 1996 Lenox Kirk Stieff Catalog)
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 do 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 silver.
Enjoy the site, and let me know your thoughts!
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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.
