Vintage Set/4 S. Kirk & Son Repousse Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers

Welcome to Antiques & Moore! This listing is for a group of four (4) vintage S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver "Repousse" footed salt and pepper shakers with beautiful repousse floral design, c. Measure 3 3/8" high and 1 5/8" wide. Combined weight is 280 grams.

These lovely shakers are decorated with an elegant all-over chased floral design. The bodies of each shaker is in excellent condition with no damage or noted flaws, although there is some light corrosion around holes at top of two shakers used for salt.

" and "Sterling, 58 on base. The iconic "Repousse" pattern by S. Kirk & Son made its debut in 1828 making it the oldest Sterling Silver pattern produced in the United States where its remained to this day as one of the most popular patterns ever created. To create this pattern, the Philadelphia trained silversmith Samuel Kirk revived an ancient technique known as "repousse" to create an embossed design that is both versatile and instantly recognized. We at Antiques & Moore have been in the Antiques business for over 30 years and try to describe our items as accurately as possible.

We are happy to answer any questions and always appreciate your business! The item "VINTAGE SET/4 S. KIRK & SON REPOUSSE STERLING SILVER SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS" is in sale since Thursday, June 09, 2016. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (. The seller is "antiquesandmooresales" and is located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Composition: Sterling Silver
Maker: S.Kirk & Son
Type: Salt/Pepper Shakers
Age: 1900-1940