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A suite of six American silver vegetable dishes, S. Kirk & Sons, Baltimore, probably 1868
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases in incuse capitols, S. KIRK & SONS 11OZ
- Silver
- lengths 12 5/8 in. [four], 13 3/4 in. [two]
- 32.2cm, 35.4cm
comprising a set of four and a pair of oval, with chased running leaf rims
Condition
all with many small dings and scratches from 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
The first Kirk orders from William Astor, rather than his brother, occured in 1868 and included ten silver dishes and another group of unspecificed dishes, delivered to the Astor estate office at 85 Prince Street The marks on these dishes place them at this early date, and the border was repeated on the gold-crested plates ordered in 1874.
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.