Centerpieces

"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...

Edwardian-style, sterling silver-mounted wheel cut glass centerpiece bowl, Sheffield Silver Company, Brooklyn, New York, Ca. 1930's-1940's. Glass is beautifully wheel cut with leaves...

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...

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

This elegant late 19th century sterling silver bowl was made by Tiffany & Company. The silver bowl has an oval shape and the interior features ornate repousse decoration in the form ...

All solid Sterling Silver flower frog bowl by Shreve Treat & Co. double lid is pierced in floral design for placing cut flowers. Pineapple shape...

Mid-Century Modern-Period, sterling silver thermometer in working condition, Tiffany and Company, New York, circa 1950s. Works are made by...

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...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and cut-glass centerpiece; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver...

A rare Tiffany & Co. Sterling silver sugar bowl. American, 1870-1875. Made for an International Exposition. Of basket shape with swing ...