Spaulding-Gorham Furniture

"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...

Beautiful, Edwardian-style all sterling silver epergne/centerpiece (made during the reign of King George V) having three hanging, removable sterling silver baskets and one central, stationary bowl, Birmingham, England, 1919, Charles S. Green and Co. - makers. Lovely, pierced work. Measures: 12 1/2 inches high x 12 inches across (from basket to basket); each pedestal based basket is 5...

A rare and perhaps unique footed centerpiece most certainly made by Hawkes in Corning NY. in the Aesthetic Movement style. The heavy crystal is decorated with copper wheel engraved birds and cherry blossoms and sits on an octagonal base. The bowl is mounted with a sterling silver three-handled rim decorated with engraved, matching cherry blossom motif. The removable sterling silver flower frog...

Tureen Centerpiece Modernist Art Deco made in 950/1000th solid sterling silver by Jean TETARD. All parts are stamped with Minverve 1st Title and Tetard Freres goldsmith stamp. Perfe...

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.

A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver epergne or centerpiece; part of our ornamental silverware collection. ...

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

Neoclassical, sterling silver gilt centrepiece, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1865. Dish is oval in form and has pendant handles that move. Stem is flanke...

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...

We are honored to offer you this sterling silver Tiffany centerpiece from the late nineteenth century. Just an exquisite piece of sterling silver hollowware...

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...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique George I Scottish sterling silver tazza; part of our Georgian silverware collection. This exceptional antique George I Scottish sterling silver tazza has a plain circular form onto a cylindrical pedestal foot. The surface of the tazza is plain and unembellished apart from the silversmiths centre punch mark. The rim of this antique tazza...