A KIRK STYLE BRIDAL BASKET, retailed by Loring Andrews Co., Cincinnati, circa 1900, vase-shaped with flaring elipitcal ends, on raised circular foot, with overhead fixed handle, the foot chased with scrolls, flowers and foliage, the body also with exotic birds, and two sides with architectural scenes, all on matted ground, the similarly decorated handle engraved with initials, with applied flower and scroll applied rims--height over handle 20¼in. (51.4cm.) high, 42oz.