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Vintage S. Kirk & Son + Kirk Stieff \"Repoussé\" 4-piece (Sterling, 1828) Silver Flatware Set - New Old Stock Sealed in Original Factory Plastic Sleeves in New/EXCELLENT ConditionFor your consideration is a stunning S. Kirk & Son + KIRK \"Repoussé\" sterling silver flatware 4-piece Luncheon-Size Repousse Place Setting purchased in the mid-to-late 1970\'s, each piece beautifully preserved in their original factory-sealed bags.This remarkably collectible set consists of a sterling silver \"S. Kirk & Son\" Salad Fork, Place/Luncheon Fork, and Place/Oval Soup/Dessert Spoon, as well as a \"KIRK\" Modern French Hollow Knife.In total, this marvelous set is comprised of approximately 26.25 grams (0.85 troy ounces) of pure sterling silver.Introduced in 1828 by master silversmith Samuel Kirk in Baltimore, Maryland, \"Repoussé\" holds the prestigious title of the oldest continuous sterling silver flatware pattern produced in the United States.Kirk, a Philadelphia-trained silversmith, revived an ancient French metalworking technique known as \"repousse\" (meaning \"to push back\"), where complex floral and botanical relief motifs are intricately embossed from the reverse side to create a classic design that\'s as versatile as it is unforgettable.A truly iconic pattern synonymous with luxury, it features a deeply chased, heavy floral design of roses, marigolds, and daisies on the front handles of the forks and spoon, contrasting beautifully with their smooth flat polished backs, and fully surrounding the knives\' handles.This specific set features the highly sought-after \"S. Kirk & Son\" stamps, dating to the peak mid-20th-century era right before the 1979 Kirk Stieff corporate merger on the forks and spoon, as well as KIRK stamped on the Modern French Hollow Knives crafted by Steiff in 1979.This extraordinary 4-piece place setting is not only ideal as an addition to or replacement for an existing service for 4, 8 or 12+, but it\'s the perfect place to start your collection. Treat yourself!!!Salad Fork 6-1/4\"
Place/Luncheon Fork 7-1/4\"
Place/Oval Soup/Dessert Spoon 6-1/4\"
Modern French Hollow Knife 8-7/8\"Bon appetit!
