Superior quality crafted mid 19th century solid coin silver rectangular rounded soap case by Baltimore’s prominent silver manufacturing company Samuel Kirk & Son The hinged cover and body finely hand embossed with detailed floral decoration. From the beginning of his career, Kirk employed the technique of repoussé and chased foliate decoration that frequently covered the entire surface of his wares, which was known as “Baltimore-style” repoussé work Kirk's work includes two silver cups for General Lafayette to commemorate his visit to Baltimore, President James Monroe's flatware service for his daughter's wedding, and a 48-piece dinner service for the USS Maryland that illustrates almost two hundred scenes from Maryland's history. His work is collected in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dallas Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the De Young Museum, Fully hallmarked 1846-1868 "Samuel Kirk & Son" silversmith's mark together with "11oz" Length 10,5 cm Width 8 cm Height 5,5 cm Net silver weight 155 grams Condition report: In clean fine circa 165 years old original condition, perfectly closing - great patina, minor scratches - no dings, no cracks, no repairs, as you can see in pictures that are part of the description This item comes from a 100% smoke free home and will be properly sanitized before shipping International buyers welcomed Worldwide reliable tracking registered mail shipping Nature respectful recycled carefully packed Yes I do combine shipping Are you looking for more fine quality items in current auctions? Click now on Argent Provocateur seller username to see all my lots!