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Before Tiffany rose to fame, S. Kirk & Son of Baltimore was synonymous with American silver. As America's oldest surviving silversmith firm, its iconic 'Repoussé' style was so distinct it was simply called 'Baltimore Silver'. This guide helps you date these floral masterpieces by their marks.
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If Tiffany is the elegant aristocrat, Gorham is the wild innovator. Often mistaken for British Birmingham silver due to its 'Lion + Anchor' mark, its unique 'Pictorial Date Codes'—using parachutes, acorns, and wolf heads to mark the years—remain one of the most romantic puzzles in silver history.
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While the British struggled with complex charts, Tiffany created a simple yet bold rule: date by the Director. From the legendary Edward C. Moore (M) to Charles Cook (C), every letter tells a story of the American Gilded Age.
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The most fascinating aspect of British silver is its ability to be dated to a specific year. But facing hundreds of letters and varying shields, beginners often feel lost. Here is a 'Survival Guide' to help you lock in the year without memorizing the charts.
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Beyond the well-known Leopard's Head of London and Anchor of Birmingham, history hides many mysterious Assay Offices. The Wheat Sheaves of Chester, the Castle of Exeter, the Legend of Glasgow... Recognizing them is the start of finding hidden treasures.
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In the silver world, purity is class. Beyond the well-known 925 Sterling, there's American 'Coin Silver' (900), German 800 Silver, and the humble Silver Plate at the bottom. This article breaks down this 'hierarchy' and their respective collection values.
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