Tea kettle-shaped tea strainer, minus lid: floral and foliate repousse decoration around bulbous side of teapot; straight, narrow spout; U-shaped bail handle with twisted double handle attached; bottom pierced in the shape of star; stamped "S.KIRK & SON CO.", "925/1000", and "6".
Made/Created
Manufacturer
S. Kirk & Son
Notes
Dates: 1868 - 1899
Date made: r. 1868 - 1899
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Body
Height
1-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Dimension Description
Handle
Height
5-1/2 in
Width
2-3/4 in
Diameter
2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. (14 x 7 x 5.1 cm)
Material
silver
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Missing lid.
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Cross Hall