New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Coffeepot

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

CultureAmerican

Date1903-1924

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)

InscribedStamped on bottom: S. Kirk & Son/025/1000. Bottom engraved: "AAT" (conjoined)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number87.107

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DescriptionCylindrical shaped pot tapering to top with applied spout and handle and hinged cover. Ear-shaped handle has ivory spacers for heat reduction. Body and cover heavily decorated with repousse flower and leaf designs with a flower finial. Spout has scale-like engraved decorations.