This rare sterling silver ice bucket with matching ice spoon brings together the elegance of Baltimore silversmithing in the early 20th century. The ice bucket, crafted by Schofield & Co., features the renowned Baltimore Rose pattern, a lavish repoussé floral design that epitomizes the city’s silversmithing tradition. Measuring approximately 8.75 inches tall and 9.5 inches across, it makes a striking presentation piece for formal entertaining, with the dense scrolling roses, leaves, and buds creating a rich three-dimensional surface that catches the light beautifully.
Accompanying the bucket is a sterling silver ice spoon by S. Kirk & Son, executed in the firm’s famous Repousse pattern. Measuring 9.5 inches long, the spoon is adorned with delicate, hand-chased blossoms and scrolling foliage on the handle and bowl, complementing the floral repoussé work of the ice bucket. The reverse of the spoon bears a subtle monogram “T”, adding a personal historical touch that speaks to the piece’s early 20th-century origins and likely use in a fine home of the Gilded Age and beyond.
Together, the ice bucket and spoon represent the height of Baltimore silver artistry, where repoussé floral patterns—rich with texture and movement—were the city’s hallmark contribution to American decorative arts. The Schofield Baltimore Rose pattern is celebrated for its bold, sculptural treatment of the rose, while the Kirk Repousse spoon reflects the firm’s mastery of delicate, hand-chased florals.
Whether displayed as a statement in a silver collection or used as part of an elegant bar or dining service, this pairing embodies the romance and craftsmanship of early 20th-century American sterling silver. It is a rare surviving example of functional silverware elevated to an art form, linking two of Baltimore’s most storied silver firms in a single, opulent presentation.
