Frank Whiting Centerpieces

Magnificent three-piece French silver plate vermeil centerpiece/garniture with grapevine and leaf motif. Centerpiece features three detachable hanging baskets for flowers, fruit or s...

"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...

Sterling silver, Victorian, footed centerpiece bowl, Whiting Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1880s-1890s. Measures 11 1/...

Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver Celtic-Style pedestal-based bowl, Birmingham, England, 1913, Liberty and Company - makers. Lightly hammered. Celti...

Whiting sterling silver table centerpiece/ fruit bowl decorated with gorgeous, dimensional leaf and flowers motif all around the rim in Art Nouveau style from 1905. It measures 14.1 inches in diameter by 3.8 inches in height, weighs 32.2 ozt, 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...

Tiffany & Co. sterling silver centerpiece footed pierced bowl, with slightly turned over scrolling foliage and floral rim and four scrolled feet, circa 19...

Beautiful and finely detailed French sterling silver centerpiece, featuring classic swags and urns supported by bone corinthian columns and raised on ball feet, circa 1900.

Unique sterling silver harness racing trophy by Gorham. Designed with beautiful acid etching of harnessed racing scene, double handled. Measuring...

A fine and impressive, large antique George V English sterling silver centerpiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This fine antique George V sterling silver centerpiece has a circular rounded paneled form with an octagonal tapering pedestal and knop to a circular paneled spreading foot. The surface of the large centerpiece is plain and unembellished. The moulded rim and foot of this fine centerpiece are ornamented with a band of pierced geometric diaper pattern decoration. Each of the two original hallmarked baskets have a rounded paneled form onto a collet foot and are embellished with identical bands of ornamentation to that of the central bowl. This impressive George V centerpiece is fitted with two angular scrolling sterling silver arms terminating with a scroll and Greek Key style ornamented hook. Condition This antique silver table centrepiece...

Asprey vermeil and silver table centerpiece English, late 20th century Measures: Height 33cm, diameter 80cm This sterling silver and gilt epergne cen...

Beautiful Shreve & Co sterling silver large centerpiece bowl with a roll over lip pierced with Fleur-de-lis pattern. Perfect for the holidays and other special occasions! Measurement...

Rare Puritan by Frank Whiting, circa 1905, sterling silver flatware set, 74 pieces. This set includes: 12 Knives, 8 5/8" 12 Forks, 6 3/4" 12 Salad Forks, 5 7/8" 12 Teaspoons, 5 3...