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Artist:
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Samuel Kirk and Son
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Title:
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Covered tureen
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Date:
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between 1846-1861
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Medium:
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Silver
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Dimensions:
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12 3/4 x 18 1/4 x 8 9/16 in. (32.39 x 46.36 x 21.75 cm)
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Credit Line:
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Gift of Anna Lisa Aspegren Loomis
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Location:
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Gallery 333
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The rococo revival style, characterized by the abundant use of floral motifs and raised or repoussé work on undulating forms, became the dominant style of decoration for American mid 19th century silversmiths.
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Artist/Creator(s)
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Name:
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Samuel Kirk and Son
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Role:
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Maker
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Life Dates:
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Baltimore, 1846-1861
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Object Description
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Inscriptions:
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Inscriptions stamped, on bottom under foot: [S. KIRK & SON/11.OZ]; engraved, on one side: [Lydia/och/Herman]; eng
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Classification:
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Metalwork
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Physical Description:
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boat-shaped footed tureen with domed cover and two handles; decorated overall with raised foliage, flowers, fruit and birds
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Creation Place:
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North America, United States, , Maryland, Baltimore
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Accession #:
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98.92a,b
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Owner:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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