Stieff Skylark Sterling, 1954

Stieff Skylark Sterling is an American sterling silver flatware pattern, produced 1954–1991, identified by the mark KISSKY.

MakerStieff
PatternStieff Skylark Sterling
Mark struckKISSKY
Period1954–1991
RegionAmerican
TypeFlatware pattern
Stieff Skylark Sterling, 1954 hallmark, KISSKY

What does the “KISSKY” mark mean?

The Stieff Skylark Sterling (1954) pattern, produced between 1954 and 1991, represents the grace and optimism of mid-century American design. Crafted in solid sterling silver, Skylark is celebrated for its fluid, uplifting lines and subtle, sculptural detailing that evoke the motion of a bird in flight — an embodiment of lightness, harmony, and refined modern taste. This pattern emerged during a period when Stieff was blending traditional silversmithing excellence with the streamlined aesthetics of the postwar era. The design’s smooth transitions and elegant contours reflect both the handcrafted precision of earlier Stieff work and the emerging minimalist sensibilities that defined the 1950s and beyond. The Skylark Sterling collection endures as a hallmark of mid-century American silver artistry, prized for its balance of simplicity and sophistication — a design that feels as timeless today as it did at its introduction.

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, and on the number of place settings in a flatware service. 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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