Sterling Holloware: Centerpieces

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

Greek Revival coin silver footed bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Oval bowl with foliate volute scroll end handles. Rim beaded with applied cast ram’s heads. Conical foot with beaded knop and 4 beaded disc supports. Foot has concave ovals alternating with chased flowers in trapezoidal frames. A terrific piece reflective of the midcentury Grecian vogue. Hallmark includes no. 130 and San Francisco retailer’s stamp Braverman & Levy. Fine condition.

Overall dimensions: H 7 1/2 x W... 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

Adams-style sterling silver centerpiece bowl on plateau. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, ca 1890.

Bowl: Curved and steeply tapering with turned-down rim and domed foot. Plateau: Octagonal and domed on corner bracket supports. Curvilinear frames and Adams-style ornament in form of garlands, beribboned wreaths, scallop shells, and volute pilasters. Bowl has loose-mounted wreath rings. A sumptuous adaptation of late 18th-century design.

Hallmarks include no. 53/7779 and phrase... Click for details

Art Deco sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1924. Wide mouth, steeply tapering sides, and stepped foot. Interior has acid-etched interlaced arcade inset with flowers and scalloped border. A semi-abstract design that draws on Victorian prototypes. Hallmark includes pattern no. 20448A (first produced in 1924) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 7/8 x D 11 1/2 in. Weight: 37.2 troy ounces. #BH290

Edwardian sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Bellied with turned-down rim decorated with garlands and ribbon as well as applied scrolls and shells. Interior gilt with radiating flutes. Four volute scroll supports with fancy leaf-and-shell mounts. Hallmark includes no. A1753. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x D 12 in. Heavy weight: 46 troy ounces. #BP915