Set of 3 Chinese Silver Centerpiece Bowls with Floral Piercing by Nanking

Lovely pair of sterling silver centerpieces / fruit-bowls, by Wallace, possibly in the Grande Baroque pattern. Measuring larger bowl 13 inches long, 10 inches wide, and 3.6 inches tall and smaller one 8.2 inches wide. Weighing together 31.7 troy ounces. Bearing hallmarks as shown. Wallace Silversmiths is a major American manufacturer of sterling silver. The company was founded by Robert Wallace. He was the son of Scottish immigrant and silversmith James Wallace, who had immigrated in the late 18th century. Robert Wallace became an apprentice to Captain William Mix, at the Meriden Britannia Co. Robert Wallace died in 1892, and the sons and son...

Keller, French 0.950 (higher purity than sterling) silver oval-shaped centerpiece bowl with a frieze-like geometric design along the rim from the 20th century. This elegant piece measures 13 1/4'' in length by 8 3/8'' in width by 3 1/2'' in height, weighs 26.2 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks as shown. ‘Everything stamped Keller is good,’ said Lucien Folize. The famous silversmith Gustave Keller quickly carved his niche and won appreciation for his work. He established his firm in 1856 and it stood out for its fine quality. His work consistently stole the shine for the simplicity of the beauty of its silverware, ranging from household items like jugs to silver cutlery. His silverwork is one that draws attention to itself, not for its primary purpose, but the bold lines that make its curves and shapes. For this, he won several awards in his lifetime. At the Paris World Exhibitions of 1867 and 1878, he was presented with silver and gold medals respectively. Years later, at the Paris World Fairs of 1889 and 1900, he won the gold medal and Grand Prix respectively and was commissioned to produce important trophies for Monaco’s principality. Keller’s silver is preferred for its subtle but exquisite finish and high functionality which draws clients from the ancient Russian Royal...

Reed and Barton Classic bold and elaborate repousse' pattern with nicely scalloped edges / Made in USA, circa 1960s. Measures: diameter 3.5 inches, height 0.75 inches Set of 8 in sto...

A fantastic and bold set of three mid-20th century Chinese black and red lacquerware bowls with sophisticated modern forms with straight sides and ge...