- 3045
An American Silver Covered Pitcher With Signed Chasing, S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, MD, circa 1880-90
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base S.KIRK & SON 11OZ and signed in chasing near base of handle ?PL in monogram
- Silver
- height 12 in.
- 30.5cm
modelled after a 16th century Spanish ewer, embossed with bacchic revels and Renaissance foliage, mask spout, the finial formed as a sprawling drunken youth
Provenance
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, 20-21 June 1996, lot 182.
Condition
very good condition, heavy
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
See detail of finial at back of catalogue, p.192.