BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE S. KIRK & SON \"REPOUSSE\" STERLING SILVER TEA STRAINER
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BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE S. KIRK & SON \"REPOUSSE\" STERLING SILVER TEA STRAINER :
$499.99
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This listing is foralovely vintageS. Kirk & SonSterling Silverdouble handled tea strainerwith beautiful repousse floral design, pre-1900.
Measure6 5/8\"longand3\"diameter.Weighs65 grams.
This lovelytea strainer isdecorated with an elegant all-over chasedfloral design onhandle and stemin high relief.Thestrainer isin excellent condition with no damage or noted flaws.
Marked\"S. Kirk & Son\" and \"925/1000\" on reverse of bowl.
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 itsremained 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.