Saturday, February 15, 2014

Calvert Sterling Silver Beauty Survives


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Calvert is the beautiful Sterling Silver Flatware Pattern featured in our current auction.  In doing research for this blog, I came across the Calvert Cliffs State Park in Maryland.  One can only wonder if these beautiful cliffs were the inspiration behind this pattern with it’s delightful banding.  It was crafted from 1927 through 1991. Calvert is modern, elegant and would set a stunning table with all of the serving pieces we have to offer.  Smooth rounded edges are very popular now.  The classic banding allows it to play well with other silver patterns.  If your collection is missing a few items, please consider Calvert as a wonderful addition.
  
Do you really need a Berry Serving Spoon or a Pickle Fork?  Yes, these excellent serving pieces only enhance the pleasure of fine dining.  This pattern has 43 Serving Pieces! It’s sister pattern Repousse has 64.  Let me assure you each piece is crafted for it’s use and has stood the test of form and function.  Please notice the versatility of these pieces. The Pie Server can also serve as a Cheese Server.  The Dessert Server would work well serving a sliced tomato even if the blade is not pierced. One of the reasons this set is so valuable and desirable are the serving pieces that come with this collection.

The House of Kirk, one of the Oldest Silversmiths in the United States, was established in 1815 by Samuel Kirk who was only 22 at the time. The Kirk Family came from England though Pennsylvania and settled in Baltimore Maryland.  Samuel Kirk had a partner Smith until 1820. In 1896,  his oldest son joined the firm. We are able follow the marks to trace the history of the firm.

THE S. KIRK & SON CO. mark would be used from 1896 TO 1924.
IN 1924 the mark was changed to S. KIRK & SON INC. Our pattern Calvert came into being in 1927. 1932 brought the return of the earlier mark S. KIRK & SON which was used until 1979. (Any silver marked STERLING and S. Kirk & Son will be from 1932 or later including the Calvert in our auction).

The good news for us is that Calvert’s pattern shape is still very desirable today.  The fact that is is no longer being made only increases it’s value. The United States has seen a tremendous loss of Sterling Silver flatware to the smelters in the last three years.  If you love this pattern as much as we do, now is the time to invest in Calvert to insure it’s beauty will continue to shine in your family for future generations.


Happy Bidding!
Liz

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