Wonderful Sterling Silver Whiting Pierced Reposse Hand Chased Centerpiece Bowl

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

A wonderful german 800 sterling silver cherub figural centerpiece by Lazarus Posen, circa 1890 In the Rococo style, with a putti / cherub holding...

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...

Magnificent Gorham, partially gilt sterling silver centerpiece stand from 1875 resting on 3 highly realistic claws. The stem is delicately engraved with floral and geometric motifs while the top displays exquisite, flowing natural motifs. It measures 12 5/8'' in height by 11 1/4'' in diameter at the top, weighs 44.5 troy ounces, and bears hallmarks and a monogram as shown. During the heyday of American silver manufacturing–approximately 1850 to 1940–Gorham was one of the most influential. The White House has used Gorham silver services...