Silver repoussé covered tureen, S. Kirk & Son,
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Description
Silver repoussé covered tureen. S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, MD, circa 1860. Inscribed, "Lily L. Macalester from her Aunt & Uncle/ Eliza and Edward Macalester/December 27th 1860."
H: 12 1/2 in. L: 17 1/2 in. Weight: 70.825 oz. t. PROVENANCE: By descent in the Macalester Family to the present owners. This was likely a gift to Lily Macalester (1832-1891) at the time of her wedding to Alfred D. Berghmans (1832-1872). The daughter of financier, Charles Macalester, Lily L. Macalester, entertained diplomats, politicians and socialites in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. She served as the second Regent of Mount Vernon Ladies Association.
H: 12 1/2 in. L: 17 1/2 in. Weight: 70.825 oz. t. PROVENANCE: By descent in the Macalester Family to the present owners. This was likely a gift to Lily Macalester (1832-1891) at the time of her wedding to Alfred D. Berghmans (1832-1872). The daughter of financier, Charles Macalester, Lily L. Macalester, entertained diplomats, politicians and socialites in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. She served as the second Regent of Mount Vernon Ladies Association.
Condition
minor surface tarnish present; leans slightly; a couple dings to foot, above and below repousse section; knick to edge of lid; slight ding to monogrammed reserve; lid doesn't fit snugly
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Silver repoussé covered tureen, S. Kirk & Son,
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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