Vintage Kerr Art Nouveau Work and Sterling Silver Jar very rare good condition
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| Management number | 16139663 | Release Date | 2025/10/05 | List Price | $67.01 | Model Number | 16139663 | ||
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Kerr refers to the William B. Kerr & Co., a well-known American silversmithing firm that operated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Here’s a detailed summary of the company and its relevance to sterling silver and Art Nouveau jars:
Company Overview: William B. Kerr & Co.
• Founded: 1855, in Newark, New Jersey
• Specialty: High-quality sterling silver, vanity items, and Art Nouveau decorative pieces
• Acquired: The company was later absorbed into Gorham Manufacturing Co. around 1927
• Hallmarks: Most recognizable hallmark is a fasces (a bundle of rods with an axe blade) — a Roman symbol — sometimes accompanied by a “K” or the word “STERLING”
Art Nouveau Work and Sterling Silver Jars
Kerr was especially celebrated for its Art Nouveau designs between the 1890s and 1910s, a period that matched the peak of the Art Nouveau movement worldwide. Their sterling silver jars and other items stood out due to Repoussé Work & Highly detailed, raised maiden images. Minor chip hole
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Antique > Collectibles |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Gorham |
| Condition | Good |
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