Samuel Kirk & Son
“Etruscan” Ewer
1844
Physical Qualities
Silver, 16 1/4 × 5 3/8 in. (41.3 × 13.7 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of William Bose Marye, Baltimore
Object Number
1975.49.2
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1975; William Bose Marye (1886–1979), Baltimore, MD likely by descent; William Nelson (1841-1929) and Elizabeth Mary Bose Gittings Mayre (1853-1928), Baltimore, MD likely by descent
Inscribed: Engraved initials: 'WMB', for William to Mary Bose. Inscribed: 'Many daughters have done / virtuously, but thou excellest them all. / Prov. XXXI.29. / William to Mary Bose / November 23, 1819. / 1847.'
Markings: Maker's Mark: "S. KIRK & SON 11 oz"
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Scott 06
