S. Kirk & Son 11oz Silver Antique Bread or Fruit Tray, Baltimore, MD, 1880-90

This item is a great example of repoussé Baltimore silver. The oval-shaped body is a shallow bowl with an applied ring foot underneath. The interior of the bowl is an oval reserve engraved with a lovely 'MPF' monogramFlowers on S. Kirk & Son 11oz Silver Antique Bread or Fruit Tray, Baltimore, MD, 1880-90

Large and wonderful repoussé of various flowers and leaves decorate the bowl.Leaves on S. Kirk & Son 11oz Silver Antique Bread or Fruit Tray, Baltimore, MD, 1880-90

Exquisite cast and applied double loop handles on the ends are designed as twisting grapevines with applied leaves tendrils and small clusters of grapes. Handle on S. Kirk & Son 11oz Silver Antique Bread or Fruit Tray, Baltimore, MD, 1880-90

This stunning silver basket is marked underneath 'S.KIRK & SON/ 11OZ'. It measures 14.25 inches long across the handles by 7.5 inches wide by 2.25 inches high to the tops of the handles. It weighs 21.65 troy ounces and is in beautiful antique condition with some wear and a few scratches to the interior.