Kirk-Stieff is a company that is well known in the silver industry for possessing a very comprehensive body of knowledge regarding silver craftsmanship and design. Samuel Kirk, a Philadelphia-trained silversmith, revived an ancient form of silver design (dating back to the bronze age) known as "repousse." Fashioning a piece of silver in the repousse style means that the design is literally pushed into the back of the piece, forcing the design to "pop-out" on the front. The floral Repousse pattern by Kirk-Stieff is a great example of this design style, and is one of the most popular silver patterns ever produced. Repousse has been produced for over a century and continues to influence and inspire both silver designers and customers around the world. If you are looking to start a pattern that is both distinctive and versatile, this is a great choice!