Antique American Sterling Silver Plate

Item details

Height

1.1 cm

Width

35.6 cm

Wear conditions Wear conditions

Good

Wear conditions

Excellent

Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.

Good

May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.

Average

Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.

Apparent Wear and Tear

Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.

Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.

Description

An exceptional, fine and impressive, large antique American sterling silver plate; an addition to our dining silverware collection.

This exceptional American sterling silver plate has a plain circular rounded form with a plain circular central well.

The well of this large plate is plain and unembellished.

The broad border is ornamented with a Fine and impressive bright cut engraved coat of arms depicting a Barry of seven above the motto 'Pro Patria Et Legibus' - For our country and the law.

The impressive coat of arms is surmounted by the bright cut engraved helm and crest displaying an armoured arm embowed holding in the hand five arrows, below the motto 'Unite'.

The underside of the plate bears the later engraved presentation inscription 'New York Racing Association, The Correction, AQUEDUCT, 1976, Won by Jaques D Wimpfheimer's Shy Dawn'

The hallmarks struck to the underside of the plate include:
Maker's mark: S Kirk & Son Inc
Silver quality/purity mark: Sterling (.925, 925/1000)
This variation of the maker's mark was used between 1925-1932, determining the date of this plate as circa 1929

Note: Samuel Kirk opened his own shop in Baltimore, Maryland in 1815 and developed a reputation for sterling silver repousse´ work. The company operated under the names Samuel Kirk & Son and S. Kirk & Son, and when taken over in 1979 by the Stieff Company, the company was renamed Kirk Stieff to withhold and capitalise on their glowing prominence.

Condition
This antique American silver plate is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition. The bright cut engraved coat of arms and inscription are very crisp. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the plate are all very clear.

Dimensions
Diameter 35.6cm/14"
Diameter of surface 23.5cm/9.3"
Height 1.1cm/0.4"

Weight
44 troy ounces/1369g

Maker: S Kirk & Son Inc
Origin: Baltimore, USA
Date: circa 1929

Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of American silverware.

Price for set.

Condition report:

ExcellentThe bright cut engraved coat of arms and inscription are very crisp. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the plate are all very clear.

Additional dimensions information:

Diameter: 35.6cm/14" Diameter of surface: 23.5cm/9.3" Height: 1.1cm/0.4"

Material
Manufactured
1920s
Origin
United States of America
Item location
Tyne and Wear , United Kingdom
Period
Early 20th Century
Designer
Unknown
Condition
Used

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