Birks was established in Montreal by Henry Birks in 1879. It is a high quality company often referred to as the Tiffany’s of Canada
A Canadian silver desk smoker’s compendium by Birks, also stamped Sterling Two handle rectangular form with two hinge lidded compartments flanking a central section, with removable lighter, cigar cutter and a twin sectioned compartment, the skirted shaped base on four claw and ball feet, length handle to handle 38cm
Sold for £ 2,250 inc. premium at Bonhams in 2018
A CANADIAN SILVER TABLE-SERVICE MARK OF HENRY BIRKS AND SONS, MONTREAL, MID-20TH CENTURY Queen’s pattern, comprising: Thirteen table-spoons Seven table-forks Eight dessert-spoons Five dessert-forks Six teaspoons One serving-spoon One small serving-spoon And the following with filled handles: Seven table-knives Nine cheese-knives Together with various Victorian silver pieces mainly Sheffield, various dates, comprising: Six dessert-spoons Six dessert-forks Four coffee-spoons And the following with filled handles: Seven King’s pattern table-knives Eight King’s pattern cheese-knives Six plain modern silver-gilt; four silver salt spoons; two Fiddle and Thread pattern sauce-ladles; a Queen Anne silver spoon; a modern Italian caviar knife and various silver-plated pieces weighable silver 112 oz. 6 dwt. (3,504 gr.)
Sold for GBP 500 at Christies in 2018
Sterling silver tea service Birks sterling silver 4-piece tea service with engraved decorations, minor age wear noted.
Sterling silver tea service Birks sterling silver 4-piece tea service with engraved decorations, minor age wear notedSold for CA$750 at Empire Auctions – Toronto in 2019
Birks Sterling Silver Salver In the Rococo style, the shallow center engraved with an armorial, continuing to an acanthus leaf decorated rim, on scrolled feet. Diameter 18 1/4 inches (46.4 cm), approximately 81 ounces.
Sold for $1,875 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle New York in 2017
