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Samuel Child KirkAmerican, (active 1815–1846)

In 1815 Philadelphia-trained silversmith Samuel Kirk finished his apprenticeship and moved to Baltimore. Kirk opened his shop at 212 Market Street with fellow silversmith, John Smith. After the partnership was dissolved in 1821, Samuel Kirk carried on the business alone until his eldest son, Henry Child Kirk, became a partner in 1846.

Samuel Kirk & Son 1846-1861 and 1868-1896

Samuel Kirk & Sons 1861-1868 two other sons joined the firm for a short term

Samuel Kirk & Son Co. 1896-1924

Samuel Kirk & Son, Inc. 1924-1979

Kirk-Steiff Company 1979-1999

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A melon-shaped urn with two high rectangular handles resting atop a stand with a burner.
Hot Water Urn with Warming Stand
Samuel Child Kirk
c. 1828 - 1846
A fiddle patterned serving spoon with a scalloped bowl.
Serving Spoon
Samuel Child Kirk
c. 1828 - 1846
An oviform water pitcher embossed and chased with flowers and ferns on a matted ground with an …
Water Ewer
Samuel Child Kirk
1815 - 1856
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