Stieff Sterling 1956 Hallmark

Stieff Sterling 1956 Hallmark is an American sterling silver hallmark, produced 1956–1956.

MakerStieff
MarkStieff Sterling 1956 Hallmark
Period1956–1956
RegionAmerican
TypeMaker's mark
Also seenFeatures the "X" Date Mark, associated with the 1940 production year.
Stieff Sterling 1956 Hallmark hallmark

How is Stieff Sterling 1956 Hallmark identified?

The Stieff Sterling 1956 Hallmark features the “X” date mark, Stieff’s official year-code for pieces produced in 1956. As part of The Stieff Company’s alphabetical dating system, each letter corresponds to a single year, allowing collectors to precisely identify when an item was manufactured. The “X” stamp is typically found beside the standard “STIEFF STERLING” hallmark, and may appear with additional pattern numbers where applicable. Silver pieces from 1956 reflect Stieff’s mature mid-century production era—marked by clean die-struck detail, smooth finishing, and excellent sterling consistency. Because date marks were not used by all American silversmiths, Stieff’s letter-coded system is particularly valued for offering exact, verifiable dating.

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Features the "X" Date Mark, associated with the 1940 production year.

What is Stieff sterling silver worth?

SebastianCharles Auctions catalogues and sells Stieff 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.

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