Sterling Holloware: Centerpieces

Elegant sterling silver swan boat bowl. Made by Durgin (part of Gorham) in Concord, NH, in 1930. Tubular with wraparound ribbing. At ends are mounted bird busts with s-scroll neck and plumy wings. Graceful and capacious – holds flowers and treats. Fully marked including Gorham and Durgin stamps, date symbol, and no. 333. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 7/8 x W 18 3/4 x D 5 in. Weight: 39.5 troy ounces. #BS609

Edwardian Regency sterling silver centerpiece bowl in Adam pattern. Made by Shreve & Co. in San Francisco, ca 1915. Solid and tapering well. Wide shoulder with Classical vases on open rondels joined by leaf swag on pierced fern ground. Scrolled rim. Fully marked including no. 9138. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x D 13 3/4 in. Weight: 32.5 troy ounces. #BS683

Small sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1888. Solid well with curved bottom and inset foot ring. Turned-down wavy shoulder with dense pierced scrollwork. Fruiting berry branch applied to rim. A great high-low design that conflates bucolic sustenance and precious metal. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Shreve, Crump & Low) stamps, year, and no. 566. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 13 3/4 in. Weight: 42 troy ounces. #BR196

Modern Classical sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. in 1950. Quatrefoil well. Curved sides with alternating flutes and lobes. Scrolled rim. Rests on 4 scallop-shell mounted paw supports. A great revving up of traditional motifs. Hallmark includes date symbol and no. X811. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 12 5/8 x D 8 3/4 in. Weight: 20 troy ounces. #BR200

George V sterling silver monteith. Made by Samuel Walton Smith in London in 1912. Round and girdled bowl on stepped foot. Molded curvilinear rim with scallop shells and applied pendant flowers. Shaped and open side handles loose-mounted to winged and bearded face. Fully marked including London retailer’s stamp Widdowson & Veale and no. 9165. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 5/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 38.5 troy ounces. #BS671

Striking Art Nouveau Classical sterling silver centerpiece compote. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1915. Curved well and wide and tapering shoulder with molded rim. Knop on raised foot. Acid-etched ornament. In well vacant center radiating stop fluting. On shoulder loose and fluid scroll band with flower volutes and leaves. Foot same. Fully marked including pattern no. 18935A (first produced in 1915) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Excellent condition with strong... Click for details

Large traditional sterling silver centerpiece Revere bowl. Curved sides, flared rim, and stepped foot. The traditional form supersized. Perfect for punch. Lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including Watson maker's stamp, no. B269, and phrase “Exemplar / Paul Revere / 1768”. This maker active until 1955. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 7 3/4 x D 15 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 94.5 troy ounces. #BR145

Edwardian sterling silver small centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Solid round well with wide and wide turned-down sides with pierced dynamic scrolls and shells, flowers, and scrolls applied to rim. Sumptuous. Hallmark includes pattern no. 15484B and director’s letter m (1907-47). Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x D 13 1/2 in. Weight: 30 troy ounces. #BN961

Main Line magnificent sterling silver punch bowl and 10 cups. Made by JE Caldwell in Philadelphia, ca. 1890.

Bowl: Curved sides, rolled rim, and dome foot. Rim and foot open with flowers, foliage, scrolls, and diaper. Exterior engraved with same. Each cup: Curved bowl, flared rim, and high looping handle. Foot domed and open with same. Exterior engraved with same. Gilt interior. Hallmarked. Excellent condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: Punch bowl: H 8 1/4 x D 15 3/4 in. Cups: H 2... Click for details

Classical sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round well and wide turned down shoulder with molded curvilinear rim. Chased and engraved ornament: Palmettes in scrolled frames alternating with fleurs de lys. With silver-plated liner and brass frog. Hallmark includes pattern no. 19839H (first produced in 1921) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x D 17 in. Weight (sterling silver only): 68 troy ounces. #BQ665

Aesthetic sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Oval with curved sides, short stem, and oval foot. On each end are applied oak leaves and acorn as well as perched bird with raised beak and warbling throat. Stylized ornament. Well center has engraved circular frame (vacant) bordered by flowers. Raised ornamental bands with diaper and egg-and-dart on stem and foot. Marked “925 Sterling” and “Ford”. Ford & Tupper was a New York retailer active 1867-74. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8... Click for details

Classical Empire silver centerpiece bowl. Boat form with half gadrooning and tapering and reeded end handles with cast swan finials. Gadrooned and raised oval foot. Rims beaded with leaf-and-dart ornament. Italian hallmark (1944-68) for Ricci & C. in Alessandria. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 7 1/2 x W 16 1/2 x D 7 5/8 in. Weight: 32 troy ounces. #BQ483