Sterling Holloware: Compotes

Pair of fancy sterling silver compotes. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, ca 1890. Each: Deep well and turned down rim applied with wide ornamental border: Pierced and fluid flowers and scrolls. Raised foot same. Gilded Age sumptuousness. Hallmark includes no. 13/616. Very good condition.

Large dimensions: H 5 x D 13 1/4 in. Heavy total weight: 83 troy ounces. #BQ679

Rare Midcentury Modern sterling silver two-tiered cake stand comprising two stacking compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each compote has a raised foot, upward tapering stem, and shallow disc bowl. The small compote’s foot fits on the large compote’s raised center. Hallmark includes director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965) and postwar pattern nos. 23665J (small) and 23665K (large). Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 9 5/8 x D 7 5/8 in. Large compote: H 5 1/2 x D 7 5/8 in.... Click for details

George V sterling silver bowl. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield in 1911. Bellied with domed foot. Solid multi-foil well and pierced trellis with stylized foliage. Wavy grapevine rim with applied bunches. Foot same. Perfect for the fruit and cheese course. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x D 11 1/8 in. Heavy weight: 41.2 troy ounces. #BN670

Pair of German Rococo 800 silver sweet meat dishes, ca 1900. Each: Four winged and discreetly draped chubby cherubs support a floral garland in turn mounted to open circular frame. Frothy, frivolous vessels for the dessert course. With cobalt glass liners. Fully marked including New York importers stamp Buccholz & Zelt. Very good condition. Liners not original.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 9 in. Total weight (silver only): 45 troy ounces. #BM822

Tall Edwardian sterling silver compote. Made by Shreve & Co. in San Francisco, ca 1920. Shallow bowl with plain and inset well surrounded by wide rim. Slender baluster shaft and domed foot. Pierced and stylized garlands on bowl and foot. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 x D 7 3/4 in. Weighted. #BQ210

Pair of Art Nouveau sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1907. Each: Solid well surrounded by stylized leaves and flowers set in pierced and interlacing scrolls. Molded c-scroll rim with alternating applied and engraved scallop shells. Plain short stem and raised foot with same ornament. Hallmark includes pattern no. 16976 (first produced in 1907) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 6 x D 12 3/8 in. Total weight: 77.7 troy ounces.... Click for details

Pair of Neoclassical sterling silver compotes. Made by Williams, Ltd in Birmingham in 1905. Each: Classical kylix with shallow bowl, knopped stem, stepped foot, and high looping scroll side handles. Hallmarked. Good condition with a few pings.

Dimensions: 1st: H 2 7/8 x W 5 3/4 x D 4 1/8 in. 2nd: H 3 1/8 x W 5 5/8 x D 4 in. Total weight: 6 troy ounces. #BP962

Pair of Renaissance Revival sterling silver compotes. Made by Howard & Co. in New York in 1889. Each: Shallow well with engraved diaper pattern and central floral wreath with interlaced script monogram. Wide pierced rim with Classical masks, gryphons, and flowers applied to and entwined in rinceaux frame. Short stem and domed foot have floral repousse on stippled ground. Dense, tactile, and eclectic. Hallmark includes year. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 9 1/2 in. Total weight:... Click for details

Edwardian sterling silver bowl. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield in 1907. Bellied bowl with flat rim, solid rectilinear support, and raised quatrefoil petal support. Finely pierced ornament, including scrolls, leaves, and diaper inset with fleurs de lys. Solid frames vacant. Bowl rim gadrooned. A beautiful piece by a renowned maker. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x D 10 3/8 in. Weight: 28.7 troy ounces. #BP877

George VI sterling silver compote. Made by Barker Bros in Birmingham in 1940. Bowl on raised foot. Curvilinear rims with applied stylized flowers. Pretty and old fashioned. Hallmark includes French import mark. Nice condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 5 3/4 x D 10 in. Weight: 20 troy ounces. #BO864

Pair of Edwardian sterling silver compotes. Made by Durgin (later part of Gorham) in Concord, New Hampshire, ca 1910. Each: Well with turned-down rim and raised foot. Chased flowers with stems forming 4 frames (all vacant). Rims reeded. Hallmark includes no. 600. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 7 5/8 in. Total weight: 27 troy ounces. #BP475

Pair of Edwardian sterling silver compotes. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1915. Each: Shallow and curved well, turned-down scalloped rim, baluster shaft, and raised and reeded foot. Chased flowers and leaves. Hallmark includes no. 7086/190 and retailer’s name Grogan Company. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x D 8 1/8 in. Total weight: 21.8 troy ounces. #BE735