An S Kirk & Son coin silver repousse decorated coffee pot, Circa 1880, marked ''S Kirk & Son 11oz'', the stepped domed hinged lid surmounted with a turbaned male bust finial over a narrow neck and spreading body with foliate-sheathed curved spout and handle, decorated overall with a dragonfly and butterfly amidst flowering branches, underside monogrammed ''CMT'', 29 oz, est:$600/900
*Price Realized: $1,680.00

10'' H x 9.25'' W x 5'' D. Provenance: Property from the Estate of Catherine Murat Tayloe Simes. Condition: Decoration very well executed. General marks, scratches, rubbing and tarnishing commensurate with age and use. Ivory caps to handle broken. Lacking original pin from bottom mount. Handle detached- would benefit from repair. Foot slightly bent. We have described this and all lots to the best of our ability. It is the prospective purchaser's obligation to inspect this and all lots firsthand to satisfy questions of age, authenticity and condition in advance of bidding. We are not responsible for omissions in condition reports. Your bid indicates acceptance of our Conditions of Sale. AS-IS. ALL SALES FINAL

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