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Sugar Bowl (USA)

This is a sugar bowl. It was made by Samuel Kirk & Son. It is dated ca. 1830–46 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silver, ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Allyn Cox. It is credited Gift of Allyn Cox.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 21.5 x 28 x 16.3 cm (8 7/16 x 11 x 6 7/16 in.)

It has the following markings

"S.K" in rectangular shield, "11" over line over "oz" in vertical rectangular shield.

It is inscribed

Engraved "I.A.B." and "F.B.P." in Gothics script in cartouches on side

Cite this object as

Sugar Bowl (USA); Made by Samuel Kirk & Son; silver, ivory; H x W x D: 21.5 x 28 x 16.3 cm (8 7/16 x 11 x 6 7/16 in.); Gift of Allyn Cox; 1976-109-1-d

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