Quick question... :0)

[SusanWhite]

Hi, Everyone!

Am I wrong in thinking that this Baltimore Style nut dish from Kirk & Son was made in 1854?

Any help would be deeply appreciated!

Sincerely,
Susan

[2209patrick]

Hello Susan.
I can't narrow it down to 1854, but it's possible.

In 1846 Samuel Kirk's son, Henry Child Kirk, became a partner and the name of the firm became Samuel Kirk & Son.

In 1861 Charles D. Kirk and Clarence E. Kirk entered the business. The name was then changed to Samuel Kirk & Sons at this time.

In 1868, after the Civil War, the two younger brothers left the firm and the name became Samuel Kirk & Son again.

http://www.925-1000.com/Kirk_Date_Code.html



Pat.

[wev]

As your chart shows, the "S. Kirk & Son Sterling" mark was adopted after 1932, quite in keeping with the somewhat lack-luster design of the dish.

[SusanWhite]

Dear Patrick and Wev,

Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it!!

Sincerely,
Susan

[SusanWhite]

Hello!

Another question occurred to me: What does the "43" mean? I was going under the assumption (probably dangerous) that this number was the patent stamp, which would put the dish in the 1846 - 1861 age bracket, which is where I went with this....

Thanks again for everyone's help!

Sincerely,
Susan

[2209patrick]

Don't think the number 43 has anything to do with a patent.
Probably a catalog or pattern number.

Pat

[SusanWhite]

Thanks Patrick! I really appreciate your help.... :0)

sincerely,
Susan