Fine 19th century 800. Silver Centerpiece Stand w/Putti

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...

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...

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...

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...

Neresheimer, German continental 0.800 silver pair of compotes or footed centerpiece bowls displaying exquisite craftsmanship in the hammering of the silver and in the delicate decorative motifs adorning the body of the centerpieces from the late 19th or early 20th century. Each measures 8 5/8'' in height by 9 7/8'' in diameter at the top and bears hallmarks as shown. Total weight is an impressive 97 troy ounces. Neresheimer was founded in 1890 as a partnership of August and Ludwig Neresheimer with Jean Schlingloff. Right from the start Neresheimer offered a wide range of highly decorative objects like nefs, tankards, coconut and nautilus cups...

Charming center piece in fine white porcelain by Capodimonte made in mid 18th century in Italy. It represents a large plate holder by four adorable putti. Italy, circa 1860.