Kirk Coin Silver Chained Cover Coffee Pot C1845 Excellent Rare For Sale

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We are pleased to offer this rare c1845 Kirk & Son coin silver chained cover coffee pot.

We believe the chained design is original. Though cannot guarantee this. Classic sledner urn form.

Adorned with brilliant repoussed leaf and floral sprays. Set against lush satin background. Framing feathered vine and floral medallion with engraved "EBB to OH Jr 1891" later presentation.

Well fit domed cover held, with old style chain. Cover topped with floral chased bell finial.

Well cast leaf and flower wrap spout and handle. Handle with original heat stops.

Atop streaming floral ruffled edge base.

Coffee pot is 8 1/2 inches tall and 7 handle to spout. Thick heavy guage silver 17 (standard) ounces.

Hallmarked as shown. See Rainwater form this mark.

Excellent condition. Interior clean as if little used. Rich, lustreous silver patina throughout. The floral and shell work retains its original crisp, hand chased detail. Stands firm on table.

For the discerning collector of the finest 19th century Kirk silver. Focused upon forms. A rare c1845 Kirk silver floral on satin chained cover coffee pot. Excellent condition.

Recently we were contacted by the Winterthur museum regarding this centre bowl. Given their, and most museums, taking months and month to make payment, we declined their offer.

Please feel free to inquire directly about this or any item listed. We very much welcome your interest. As collectors first, we are easy to work with.

We combine items when shipping, saving you costs. We ship twice weekly US Postal Service Express & Priority, never Ground. Always fully insured. Given such care almost always lose money on shipping.

We make great effort to accurately describe our silver. Returns accepted, if either condition, country or date is significantly incorrect. In such cases we refund your shipping.

Remember thse are antiques, hence some wear is expected. Returning an item because we failed to mention the tiniest few scuffs, pinhead dings or slightly bent rim is not acceptable. Nor do we accept returns based on buyer's remorse.

Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax.

We have over 7730 responses. And, are quite proud of our Top Seller designation.

We received favorable notice in the March 12th, 2006 New York Times. Page 8, Business Section, in a well written article on silver collecting. Copy furnished upon request.

From our personal collection, an elegant mid 19th century coin silver basket, from John and Edward Moore, of Tiffany fame. Illustrated in the cover article of May/June 2008 Silver Magazine, page 27.

Enjoy....and good fortune in your offerding.

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