Stephen Guernsey Cook Ensko

Stephen Guernsey Cook Ensko (May 9, 1896 – December 18, 1969) also known as Stephen G.C. Ensko, was an expert on American antique silver. His book is the standard reference work for antique silver. Stephen was born in 1896 in New York City to Robert Ensko (1855-1934) and Mary Elizabeth Blakeley (1857-?). His siblings include: Robert Ensko II (1880-1971) who worked as a lace dealer; Charlotte Ensko (1882-?); Lamont N. Ensko (1890-1987) who worked ... more

Stephen Guernsey Cook Ensko (May 9, 1896 – December 18, 1969) also known as Stephen G.C. Ensko, was an expert on American antique silver. His book is the standard reference work for antique silver. Stephen was born in 1896 in New York City to Robert Ensko (1855-1934) and Mary Elizabeth Blakeley (1857-?). His siblings include: Robert Ensko II (1880-1971) who worked as a lace dealer; Charlotte Ensko (1882-?); Lamont N. Ensko (1890-1987) who worked in the family silver business; Elathene Ensko (1898-1981) who married George Christie; Lottie Ensko; and William E. Ensko (c1900-1918) who was a sergeant in the US Army who was killed in action in World War I. Stephen married Dorothea (1892-1977) on June 4, 1918 in Manhattan and they had three children: Dorothea Charlotte Ensko (1920- ) who married Vernon Charles Wyle (1913-1986) ; Stephen W. Ensko (1922-c1945) who was a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army who was killed in action in World War II; and Alice Elizabeth Ensko (1924-1999) who married... less