A Suite of Five American silver serving dishes, S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, circa 1870

comprising: a pair of elongated oval fish platters, and three deep circular dishes, all engraved with the Astor Crest and motto, and with raised shell and reverse-shell and leaf rims, fish platters marked all on bases

one fish platter with crease in border and both with several small dents, all pieces with 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.

These dishes, of a variant pattern from other Astor orders, cannot be exactly traced in the archives but probably formed part of the extensive orders for William and Caroline Astor in the 1870s.

We would like to thank Mark Letzer for his help in researching the Astor Kirk orders.