Samuel Kirk & Son Co. Mark, 1896 to 1924
Samuel Kirk & Son Co. Mark, 1896 to 1924 is an American sterling silver hallmark, produced 1896–1924, identified by the mark S. KIRK & SON CO. with the fineness 925/1000 or STERLING.
| Maker | Samuel Kirk & Son |
|---|---|
| Mark | Samuel Kirk & Son Co. Mark, 1896 to 1924 |
| Identifying Characteristics | S. KIRK & SON CO. with the fineness 925/1000 or STERLING |
| Period | 1896–1924 |
| Region | American |
| Type | Maker's mark |
What does the “S. KIRK & SON CO. with the fineness 925/1000 or STERLING” mark mean?
From 1896 to 1924 the firm traded as S. Kirk & Son Co., and pieces from those years carry that name. Kirk had begun making 925 silver in 1886 and dropped coin silver in 1896, so nearly everything with the Co. mark is sterling. Early in this period you will often see 925/1000 stamped as the fineness, and the word Sterling became standard around 1914. This is the most common antique Kirk mark, and you will find it on a lot of the Baltimore repousse sold at auction.
What is Samuel Kirk & Son sterling silver worth?
SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Samuel Kirk & Son sterling silver at auction from our gallery at 5263 Edina Industrial Blvd, Edina, Minnesota. Value depends on the individual piece and its condition. Send photographs of the mark and the piece for a free auction estimate, or call (612) 280-1377. Formal written appraisals are billed hourly from $150, with most reports delivered within two weeks.