For sale are two antique
matched open salt and pepper shaker sets in the REPOUSSE pattern by Kirk. The salts
are 1 ½ inches tall by 2 ¼ inches wide, the shakers are 5 inches tall by about
2 inches wide, and the salt spoons are 3 ½ inches long. Together they weigh 360 grams. The pieces are beautifully hand chased as
shown. The shakers have slide-in
lids. The pieces are all monogrammed
“ER” on the bases and spoon backs. The pieces are marked “S.KIRK & SON CO.
/ STERLING / 925/1000”, with “3” on the salts and “9” on the shakers. The spoons are similarly marks, with a number
“419”.
Condition on the set is very good. There are a few faint spots and normal signs
of use. A fine pair of salt &
peppers!