Birks Sterling Silver Flatware:
Matching pieces to your Birks sterling silver flatware can be a bit of a challenge if you don’t know what to ask for. Birks made a wide range of pieces and patterns over the years, all of which are discontinued. Birks started making sterling cutlery in the 1890s and some of their patterns were in production for generations. Over the years there have been many variations in shapes and sizes. The following is a brief explanation of the various pieces that Birks has made over the years to help you identify your Birks flatware.
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Birks Sterling Silver Place Pieces
Knives from left to right (sizes are approximate and vary by pattern):
- Dinner Knife (French Blade) 9.75″
- Dinner Knife (Modern Blade) 9.5″
- Luncheon Knife (French Blade) 8 7⁄8″
- Luncheon Knife (Modern Blade) 8 5⁄8″
- Steak Knife 8 5⁄8″
- Fish Knife 8 5⁄8″
- Butter Spreader (Hollow Handle)
- Butter Spreader Flat Handle.
Forks from left to right (sizes are approximate and vary by pattern):
- Dinner Fork 7.5″
- Luncheon Fork 7″
- Fish Fork
- Salad Fork 5 7⁄8″
- Seafood Fork 5 3⁄8″
Spoons from left to right (sizes are approximate):
- Coffee Spoon 4″
- 5 o’clock Teaspoon 5 1⁄4″
- Large Teaspoon 5 5⁄8″
- Citrus Spoon
- Dessert Spoon 7″
- Large Soup Spoon 6.75″
- Cream Soup Spoon 5 5⁄8″
- Bouillon Spoon
[Special note for Old English pattern only: Dinner and Luncheon Forks are available with the bottom tip facing up (shown at the top of the photo) or facing down “reversed” (shown at the bottom of the photo). In the 18th century when this pattern was designed, forks were laid face down on the table so Birks offered the traditional “tip-up” version and the more modern “reversed” version]
Birks Sterling Silver Serving Pieces
Birks made a wide variety of serving pieces for every pattern, some of which were discontinued decades ago. The size and configuration of the servers changed throughout the years. Some of the most common serving pieces are shown below.
Serving Pieces from left to right:
- Master Butter Knife 6.5″
- Pate Slice
- Bar/ Cheese Knife
- Sauce Ladle
- Sugar Spoon
- Pickle Fork 5 7⁄8″
- Lemon Fork
Serving Pieces from left to right:
- Gravy Ladle 6 3⁄8″
- Pierced Tablespoon 8.5″
- Tablespoon 8.5″
- Tomato Server
- Pie Slice (offset)
- Serving Fork
- Cold Meat Fork
Serving Pieces from left to right:
- Pie Slice 9″
- Fish Serving Fork
- Fish Serving Knife
- Carving Fork
- Carving Knife 14″
- Bread Knife
- Cake Knife
- Salad Serving Set
Birks Sterling Silver Patterns:
Birks made several timeless flatware patterns, some of which were in production for over 100 years. Please see the photos below if you need help with Birks sterling flatware pattern identification.
