Bruckmann & Söhne Centerpieces

A very fine German 19th century Berlin porcelain covered Tureen, the finial in form of an infant Bacchus on a domed cover with molded band and painted scenes divided by floral sprays...

"Antique Watson number B223 sterling silver footed trophy bowl / serving compote, monogrammed in the center with the initials CMC. “The origin of the firm traces back to 1874 when was formed in Attleboro, MA, the Cobb, Gould & Co. The founders were Clarence L. Watson, Fred Newell, Charles Cobb, Samuel Gould and W.A. Battey. The firm produced a line of jewelry goods, mainly gold plated. Between 1875 and 1880 Battey, Cobb and Gould withdrew from the partnership and Watson and Newell, the only ones left, formed a new firm operating under the name Watson & Newell (1880-1886). In 1887 Joseph R. Ripley joined to the business and the firm changed its name to Watson, Newell & Co. In 1891 also Edward L. Gowern entered the partnership. The business continued with success and, needing larger quarters, in 1894 the old Mechanics Mill property was bought opening the new factory in 1896. The name changed to Watson & Newell Co, while Mechanics Sterling Company was the name of the subsidiary flatware branch. In 1899 the firm obtained its first flatware patent (Clarence L. Watson) and began a wide production of flatware and souvenir spoons. Failing health forced Fred Newell to retire from the active participation to the firm shortly after the turn of the century. He remained as a non-active partner until his death (1910). In 1904 the sleeve and collar buttons division became a separate operating unit with the name of Standard Button Company under the direction of Ripley and Gowen. In this period the firm produced hundreds of sterling souvenir spoons...

19th Century Sterling Silver tableware serving footed bowl with Exterior floral design details resting on a proportions round footed base. The serving bowl is in great antique condit...

Cobalt blue glass centerpiece with a fine base in 800 silver -- from Germany by M.J. Ruckert Silversmiths, circa 1890. The artisanal quality ba...

This large antique silver plated figural centerpiece was made by the Middletown Plate Company of the United States in approximately 1900 in a perio...

This oblong silver plated centerpiece bowl is known as the "Baja" by Lino Sabattini. It is stamped "SABATTINNI" on the edge of the bowl and signed "LINO SABATTINO" with "BAJA B/239 C...

Outstanding hammered silver plate deer round centerpiece bowl. Italy, 1970s. This piece features a molded deer with antlers rising over the sides of the bowl that has a hammered fin...

This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten finely-cut bottles, including two mustard pots, four small vinaigrettes and four larger vinaigrettes. Intricate bright-cut engraving along the pierced galleries completes this stunning piece. An epergne is a dining table...

Old English sheffield silver plate tableware/barware centerpiece bowl . The centerpiece bowl features eight different exterior chinoiserie scene design details resting on a proportio...

19th century French Rococo Revival silver plate oval shape footed centerpiece plateau. The plateau features a curvilinear cartouche with 6 leaf-mou...

This antique cut crystal and silver plated centerpiece bowl is hallmarked, but the maker is unknown but presumed to be of European origin and was done in approximately 1880. The crys...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver presentation cup; an addition to our presentation silverware coll...