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A Set of twenty-four American gold-mounted silver dinner plates, S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, MD, 1874
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases
- Silver
- diameter 9 1/2 in.
- 24cm
shaped circular with chased foliate rim applied in gold with Astor crest and monogram WA, each on rim foot
Condition
good condition, very little use
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
In 1874, William Astor placed an order with Kirk for 72 dinner plates and 18 soup plates with gold monogram and Astor crest. The order was delivered to the Astor residence at 350 Fifth Ave.
We would like to thank Mark Letzer for his help in researching the Astor Kirk orders.
We would like to thank Mark Letzer for his help in researching the Astor Kirk orders.