Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Sat, Mar 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Mar 15, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 626
Elaborate Six-Piece Kirk Sterling Tea
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Silver Tea Service American, 1896-1924, round body with acanthus and floral decoration, square bases with winged paw feet, marks for S. Kirk & Son Co., "1787", (Baltimore, Maryland), no monograms, 151.57 oz. T., 11-1/2 in. hot water kettle with matching teapot, creamer, lidded sugar, waste and sugar tongs, minor wear, teapot with bent finials; all tea service pieces matching, hot water with marks for Tiffany & Co. (1873-1891), monogram on base "E.L.W. Clinch/1888". Notes:
THIS LOT CONTAINS ANIMAL OR PLANT MATERIAL THAT MAY BE RESTRICTED UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, AND/ OR LOCAL LAW. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD CHECK ALL APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT WILDLIFE RESTRICTIONS PRIOR TO PLACING A BID. THE BUYER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ANY NECESSARY LICENSES OR PERMITS FROM FEDERAL, STATE AND/OR LOCAL AUTHORITIES APPLICABLE TO THEIR PURCHASE OR TRANSPORT OF THE OBJECT. PLEASE NOTE THAT BIDDERS IN NEW JERSEY MAY NOT BID ON ANY LOTS CONTAINING ELEPHANT IVORY, MAMMOTH IVORY, OR RHINOCEROS HORN.
. Provenance: Estate of Elaine Rockefeller McAlpin Tate
Condition
minor wear, teapot with bent finials
