Samuel Kirk Silver Teapot c1835 VAN RENSSELAER

Description

SAMUEL KIRK SILVER COFFEE POT                        c1835 VAN RENSSELAER - 59 OZ.
This is an important
c1835
silver (.917 pure)
bird spout coffee pot.
From
the shop of
Samuel Kirk, Baltimore.
Owned by
Alida Maria Van Rennselaer (1801-1832)
and
husband Charles Holker Carrol (1794-1865)
and passed thru the
Van Rennselaer
family by descent.
The van Rennselaears a Dutch famil
settled in the
Hudson Valley, New York State
17th century,
and prominent in the making our nation.
In addition to its historical importance,
the coffee pot displays
satin chased bird head
and
grape and leaf framed maiden head mounted spout,
itself framed in satin chased turned shell, leaf and flower.
Hand engraved family crest.
Hallmarked as shown.
This important & monumental Samuel Kirk, c1835 Van Rensselaer silver coffee pot is 12 1/2 inches tall and
weighs over 59 standard ounces.
In very fine condition.
Retains original detail.
Rich silver patina throughout.
Handle secure.
Sells world wide.
Applicable sales tax.