A fiddle patterned serving spoon with a scalloped bowl.

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Serving Spoon

Maker Samuel Child Kirk (American, (active 1815–1846))

Datec. 1828 - 1846

Mediumsilver

Dimensions12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm)

MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the back of the handle: S.K 11.OZ

Credit LineGift of Mr. William K. Wallbridge.

Object number1959.15

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis silver serving spoon has a scalloped bowl and a fiddle thread handle inscribed “MT” for Mary Telfair (1791-1875) or Margaret Telfair (1797-1874). Mary and Margaret Telfair, who were daughters of wealthy enslaver and merchant Edward Telfair, lived in the home that is now the Telfair Academy. The museum was founded upon Mary’s bequest in 1875. Silversmith Samuel Child Kirk (1793 - 1872) was active in Baltimore, Maryland beginning around 1815, and his small workshop eventually grew into a large, family-owned manufacturing company that continued for generations. The Stieff Silver Company, also based in Baltimore, acquired S. Kirk and Son in 1979, becoming Kirk-Stieff, and the joint firm remained in business until 1999.

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