Kirk REPOUSSE Sterling Silver 10" Footed Tray, c. 1896-1924, 470 grams

Description

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This listing is for a gorgeous Kirk Sterling Silver REPOUSSE footed tray #1710
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This nice tray is decorated with a highly hand chased raised floral border in high relief with assorted flowers and foliage. The flat center area is decorated with an all-over engraved square pattern with fancy leaf garland surrounding a central cartouche with fancy 3-letter engraved monogram "L L S". The tray sits on four claw and ball feet and has great original patina. Marked "S. Kirk & Son Co., 925/1000, 1710". This Kirk mark was used from 1896-1924".
Measures 1 1/8" high and 10" in diameter. Weighs 470 grams.
This nice tray is in excellent Estate condition with no noted flaws and reflecting only minimal signs of normal wear.
The iconic "Repousse" pattern by S. Kirk & Son made its debut in 1828 making it the oldest Sterling Silver pattern produced in the United States where its remained to this day as one of the most popular patterns ever created. To create this pattern, the Philadelphia trained silversmith Samuel Kirk revived an ancient technique known as "repousse" to create an embossed design that is both versatile and instantly recognized.
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