Lot Details
Lot 317
Early Samuel Kirk Silver Ewer
Baltimore, 1830-46
On pedestal foot, the body chased with band of acanthus at base and floral band at shoulder, with flowers, shells and mask under spout. Height 12 3/8 inches, approximately 37 ounces.
In 1815 Samuel Kirk of Baltimore founded a small shop that remains America's oldest silversmith. An advertisement from 1830 details the offerings of Samuel Kirk including the most fashionable silver ware made of Standard Assayed Silver... elegantly chased...(and) of every description made to order at the shortest notice. This ewer is a classic example of the floral repousse that Kirk introduced to American silver, a style still known as Baltimore silver.
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