Baltimore, Maryland, 1846-1861, repousse castle and floral decoration, monogrammed “JVD” (Jefferson & Varina Davis), marks for "S. Kirk & Son", "11oz", 6 x 6-1/2 in.; with Kirk Mayflower Pattern small spoon, monogram, "D", 4-5/8 in., 15.73 oz. T. total
Provenance: Descended through Jefferson and Varina Davis family, later Hayes and Webb families by marriage (see note)
Note: Joel Addison Hayes married Margaret Howell Davis and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1885. They had a daughter Varina Hayes Davis who married Dr. Gerald B. Webb. Their son Joel, married Barbara A. Palmer. Upon Barbara's passing these objects were offered through a Webb family estate sale circa 2012.
A similar Kirk & Son bowl was sold by Heritage Auctions as Lot #32111 in their June 8, 2013 sale and realized $15,535. The Heritage example was presented to Mrs. Jefferson Davis by the citizens of Macon, Georgia in October of 1887.
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Descended through Jefferson and Varina Davis family, later Hayes and Webb families by marriage (see note)
several dents, light scratches, and typical wear
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