Photograph by Ed Pollard, Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital slr-2010.

Bowl

Manufacturer Samuel Kirk & Son (American, Baltimore, Maryland, active 1846 - 1979)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1892-1924

MediumSilver

Dimensions4 x 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (10.2 x 16.5 x 11.4 cm)

InscribedEngraved initials within an engraved wreath read "BMM."

MarkingsMaker's punchmark stamped on base reads "S. Kirk & Son Co. / 925/1000 / 1368."

Credit LineMuseum purchase and gift of Bobby Schwartz

Object number2010.4.4

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, MMH, Dining Room

DescriptionThe slop or waste bowl bears two applied decorative bands of basket weave and pomegranates above four hairy talon on flattened ball feet. Applied silver handles display ram's heads. Engraved initials within an engraved wreath read "BMM." Decorative elements match those of tea pot. Maker's punchmark stamped on base reads "S. Kirk & Son Co. / 925/1000 / 1368."
ProvenanceBarton Myers commissioned these to match the Anthony Rasch original tea service. Moses Myers family; by descent to Robert Schwartz; Chrysler Museum of Art