Where did all of this information come from?
When I started this site, the only real information about Stieff silver was in books. Very little was on-line, and I found that much of what I read was conflicting information... making it even more confusing. So in 2009 I started THESTIEFFCOMPANY.COM
As my research progressed I learned about Schofield silver and about Kirk Silver. Again, like Stieff... there was very little out there, so I expanded my researched into both companies. Now THESTIEFFCOMPANY.COM is the number one resource for information on Stieff, Kirk and Schofield.
I have spent literally thousands of hours doing on-line research of Stieff Silver. Additional hours in libraries, museums, dusty and dirty warehouses looking at Stieff materials. I live a day and a half drive away from Baltimore, so it is a major undertaking to visit Baltimore for research. The Stieff family has been very generous in suppling information, personal family photos, documents and time. I am not related to the Stieff’s, nor was I ever a part of the company.
This is a not for profit endeavor.
The ads on the right hand side of this page are selected by google and are not chosen and are
not an endorsement by me. Maintaining THESTIEFFCOMPANY.COM is not free, and the
revenue from the google ads helps defray the cost of producing it.
Enjoy the site, and let me know your thoughts!
Your questions and comments are welcome at
Scottinelmgrove@yahoo.com
Please know... I am not an appraiser of silver and can not make suggestions of appraisers in your area.
There is a section on appraisers on this site, please read that section for how to find an appraiser.
Photo an enhancement of an original by Thibeaux Lincecum www.lincecumphoto.com
If you have a piece of STIEFF, Schofield or Kirk silver that you can not identify, please feel free to email me at scottinelmgrove@yahoo.com Include a photo of the piece as well as a measurement. I try to respond in under 24 hours.
Circa 1950 Glass placard for Stieff Dealer 6.25x 3”
From my personal collection
I am not an appraiser of silver. Silver prices go up and down. Values can vary greatly with regions of the country. On-line auctions SOLD prices and independent appraisers in your area are the best method of determining the value of your silver on a particular day. Prices will change with the price of pure silver.
I can not recommend or suggest the names of appraisers in your specific area.
The phone book or an on-line search should provide you with information on your local area. Be wary of people that will appraise your silver and then quickly offer to buy it. There is a section on this site that discusses appraisers and appraisals. Also, on the right side column in the advertising section there are often silver appraisers listed there.
Imprint from a Princess Pattern Cheese Knife
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