German Continental Silver Pair of 19th Century Compotes/Footed Centerpiece Bowls

Sterling silver compote / footed centerpiece dish from 1927 by Gorham and Whiting, a Gorham subsidiary, with beaded and fleur-de-lys designs across the rims in King Albert...

German, continental 0.800 silver centerpiece stand or footed bowl by Bremer Silberwarenfabrik from the early 20th century in Neoclassical style, with classical columns, standing on 4...

Emile Puiforcat, 19th century, French, sterling silver centerpiece stand with exquisite decorations near the rims and on the base. It measures 6'' in height by 9 1/2'' in diameter, weighs 19.2 ozt, and bears hallmarks as shown. Founded in 1820 by Emile Puiforcat, the Parisian family workshop has passed down its renowned silverwork mastery from one generation to the next. It was the visionary leadership and artistic talent of Jean E. Puiforcat, the fourth generation in the workshop, that truly brought the world’s attention to Puiforcat; his design legacy...

Pair of sterling silver compotes / tazzas by Theodore Starr. Embellished in a grape and vine design around border and on base. Standing on three feet in the motif of claws. Measuring...

Pair of Gorham sterling silver centerpieces fruit bowls in a beautiful decorative floral fruit and repousse pattern in Art Nouveau style from 1917 pattern number A2223M. Measuring ea...

Whiting, sterling silver centerpiece stand from the late 19th century with exquisite engravings at the top, a reticulated rim as well as highly decorative, ornamental motifs adorning the stem and 3 feet. It measures 10'' in diameter by 8 7/8'' in height, weighs 23.1 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks as shown. Originally in Massachusetts, Whiting Manufacturing Company relocated to New York in 1875. The company was purchased by Gorham in 1924 and the production transferred to Providence, Rhode Island. Whiting had relatively small production output but produced exceptional handmade silverware in relatively small quantities. The Company's most famous and important designer was Charles Osborne...

Probably French, the open-work exterior adorned with swags of garlanded flowers and fruits separated by ram's heads on top of columns with acanthus and ...

"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...

Early 20th century sterling silver Tiffany tableware centerpiece bowl / compote with boarding design details. The centerpiece plate is in good condition. Minor wear / light abrasions...

An elegant mid 20th century sterling silver footed bowl or compote by the Durham Silver Company of New York. Durham was active in the mid 20th century, 1950's and 1960's. The design ...

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...

Neoclassical style, Continental Silver (.800) centerpiece, Germany, Ca. 1915, M.T. Wetzlar - maker. The white, frosted glass bowl is supported by four Continental Silver fluted colum...