A melon-shaped urn with two high rectangular handles resting atop a stand with a burner.

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Maker's mark on the bottom of the hot water urn.

Hot Water Urn with Warming Stand

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

Datec. 1828 - 1846

MediumSilver and ivory

DimensionsUrn and Stand: 14 × 10 5/8 × 10 1/2 inches (35.6 × 27 × 26.7 cm)
Urn: 10 1/2 × 10 5/8 × 10 1/2 inches (26.7 × 27 × 26.7 cm)
Spirit Lamp: 2 1/2 × 7 inches (6.4 × 17.8 cm)

MarkingsMaker's marks stamped on the bottom: S. KIRK; S.K; 11.OZ

Credit LineGift of Mr. William K. Wallbridge.

Object number1959.14.a-.d

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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 hot water urn with stand features a melon-shaped body, which is covered in a foliate repoussé including a scene with a woman, dog, and cottage, while the domed lid is topped by a cabbage rose finial. The stand contains a spirit lamp with butterfly closure, and an ivory knob. Square handles are surmounted by rams' heads. The tap handle has a dove-shaped finial. Inscribed in the center of the urn are the initials "SGT," in memorial for Sarah Gibbons Telfair (1758-1827).

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