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There is sterling and then there is Sterling! In this current auction we are thrilled to have George II Plain wonderful Sterling from Birks Silver Company see all Sterling Flatware.
The weight, construction and details of this pattern are amazing on the front and on the back as you can see. We have pieces that were made in England and Canada.
Any royal or commoner would be pleased to use this fine pattern.
Birks is a Canadian silver maker that has been in business since 1879. Currently it has 33 locations across Canada. The company has made gold and silver jewelry, timepieces, and silver hollowware and flatware. It was founded by Henry Birks, who opened a jewelry store in Montreal in 1879. The name of the company became Henry Birks & Sons after Henry’s three sons joined the business in 1893.
Birks bought up several smaller silver manufacturers over a period of years. Although other marks were used, the word "Birks" is always included as one of the marks. Pieces of our George II have been made in England and Canada as seen on the markings on the back.
The latest news is they are changing their name to Maison Birks. It is one of the retail arms of Birks Group Inc. which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Jean-Christophe Bedos is the new head of Maison Birks Jewelry empire. The name change is an attempt to give Birks the cache of Chanel and Dior which also use Maison (the house of) in their names.
George II has been manufactured since 1914 and is still an active pattern with all of the individual serving pieces that are so fun to collect.
We know you will agree - it is wonderful!
Happy Bidding!
Liz
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