Vintage Stieff Rose Repousse Sterling Silver Footed Salt Pepper Shaker 4.5"
Product Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage individual footed shaker from Kirk Stieff executed in their historic, deeply detailed Repousse (Rose) pattern. This exquisite piece features an all-over, deeply chased floral motif displaying crisp, multi-dimensional roses and foliage against a finely stippled background. Designed with a classic baluster form, it stands elegantly on three detailed cast scroll feet.
The pierced cap fits securely and has precision-drilled holes, making it perfect for use as either a traditional salt or pepper shaker, or as an elegant individual sugar caster for the brunch table. An exceptional replacement or addition for collectors of fine American sterling hollowware.
Material Specifications
- Brand / Maker: Kirk Stieff (Originally manufactured by The Stieff Company)
- Pattern: Repousse (often referred to as Rose)
- Composition: Solid Sterling Silver (.925 Fine)
- Item Type: Individual Footed Salt / Pepper Shaker or Mini Caster
- Height: Approx. 4.5 inches
- Style: Antique / Vintage Baltimore Repousse Art Nouveau
- Weight: 2.2 ounces
- Monogram: No monogram.
Condition Details
- Overall Condition: Excellent vintage pre-owned condition with light signs of age and gentle use.
- Silver Quality: The sterling silver retains a beautiful, bright luster. There are no heavy scratches, major dings, deep dents, or past repair work visible.
- Pattern Detail: The chased floral repousse design remains highly crisp and prominent, showing very minimal high-point wear.
- Structure: The pierced dome cap screws/fits securely onto the collar as intended. All three foundational feet are structurally sound, intact, and sit completely level on a flat surface without wobbling.
- Patina: Features a delicate, natural variance of dark highlighting within the recessed areas of the floral pattern, accentuating its deep dimensionality. (Left unpolished to preserve the natural vintage character; can be polished to a high mirror shine by the buyer if desired).