Whiting 1916 Compote

Based in Corning, NY, T.G. Hawkes & Co. (circa 1880-1959) was established by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes (1846-1913). Born in Ireland, Hawkes immigrated to Brooklyn in 1862, then moved to ...

T.G. Hawkes founded what was probably this country’s most successful factory devoted exclusively to the cutting of glass. It certainly had the longest period of operation of any cutt...

Based in Corning, NY, T.G. Hawkes & Co. (circa 1880-1959) was established by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes (1846-1913). Born in Ireland, Hawkes immigrated to Brooklyn in 1862, then moved to Corning, opening his own cut glass firm in 1880. His firm, T.G. Hawkes & Co., soon became famous for quality wares. Hawkes' glassware was used in the White House from 1885 until 1938. Hawkes pieces can be found in museums world-wide. Over one hundred years old, this lovely crystal compote with a sterling silver base evokes a time gone-by. A time when entertaining was an art onto its self and beautiful items— objet d’art were sought after and collected. It has a feminine silhouette and delicate etching all around on top. A great piece to leave out on your coffin table...

Happy one hundred and ten years to this lovely sterling bowl. Looking mighty fine for 110!! That’s because these pieces were made to last and pass from generation to generation. On e...

A fine Victorian style sterling silver compote, Reed and Barton, Francis 1, swirled around the upper portion with a floral garland border Measures: Height...

La Pierre sterling silver pierced compote.

Centerpiece with sterling silver base. The base is round and smooth while the bowl has been shaped and fretworked by hand with volutes. A beaded border has been welded to the wavy ed...

Midcentury Modern sterling silver compote. Made by William G. DeMatteo in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Round and wide bowl on twisted shaft mounted to domed and beaded foot. Mounted to b...