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S Kirk & Son Sterling Repousse Tea & Coffee Service
Estimate:
$3,000 - $5,000
Sold
$4,750
Live Auction
November 2nd, 2023 Gallery Auction l Fine Jewelry, Sterling Silver, Coins & Bullion, Fashion & Accessories
ARTIST
S Kirk & Son
Description
1932 and later, model# 474; tray is S Kirk & Son Co., 1896-1907, model# 124. Comprising coffee pot, teapot, sugar, waste bowl and serving tray. The tea and coffee service is hand-decorated allover with detailed floral repousse, against a stippled ground, foliate capped handles, modified pedestal foot, monogrammed on the underside. The oval tray with sculptural floral repousse border, applied leafy rim, centered with chased scrolling foliage, surrounding a monogram, cast acanthus handles; 189.7 ozt.
Condition
Coffee pot: 9 1/4 in. H, 24.35 ozt. Handle is tight at the insulators. Hinged cover is loose. Dent under the spout. Teapot: 7 3/4 in. H, 21.85 ozt. Handle is tight at the insulators. Hinged cover is missing the pin. Sugar: 5 3/4 in. H, 12.8 ozt. Waste bowl: 3 1/2 in. H, 10.05 ozt. The foot rim with two dents. Tray: 24 in. L, 27 3/4 in. L overall, 19 in. D, 120.65 ozt. Monogram is different than the service. Pieces with some wear on the underside and interior from use. With some spots of pitting, more visible on the underside of the tray