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A SET OF TWELVE AMERICAN Gold-mounted SOUP PLATES, S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, MD, 1874 or 1877 (6), and S. Kirk & Son Co., probably 1891 (6)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases
- Silver
- diameter 9 1/2 in.
- 24cm
en suite with the preceeding, with shaped chased foliate rims, on a rim foot, applied in gold with Astor crest, the earlier also with monogram WA and later with JJA
Condition
very good condition, clearly not used much
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
The 1874 order for the gold-crest plates only included 18 soup plates, and it was supplimented by an additional 48 soup plates in February, 1877. The JJA plates were probably ordered for his first wedding, in 1891.
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.