AN AMERICAN SILVER JUG

AN AMERICAN SILVER JUG, maker S. Kirk & Son, 1861-1868, of bombe cylindrical form, chased and repousse with a young girl standing below a tree looking at a large insect above her head, a scared cat at her side within flowers and leaves, with hollow C scroll handle, base engraved with initials, stamped "SK...K & Son, 11ozs", 4 1/2" high, 8ozs 17dwts (Illustrated) (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)