Sterling Holloware: Compotes

Modern sterling silver leaf compote. Made by Poul Petersen in Montreal. Hand-hammered leaf with raised leaves and scalloped edges mounted to open stem comprising four leaves alternating with four pods turned-down on domed foot. C-scroll handle with applied leaf and stem terminating in pod mounted to curling under-leaf. A fine piece by the legendary Jensen-trained silversmith who emigrated to Canada in 1929. Hallmarked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/2 x W 7 1/2 x D 7 in. Weight: 19 troy... Click for details

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

Pair of Edwardian sterling silver and cut-to-clear glass compotes. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1907. Each: Shallow bowl, short faceted stem, and flat circular foot. Olive glass with cut-to-clear cherries. Sterling silver rim with applied curvilinear molding and leaves as well as geometric piercing. Hallmark includes no. 1434D and date symbol. Very good condition with attractive shading and nice patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 8 in. #BP688

Pair of glass and sterling silver compotes. Made by Hawkes in Corning, New York, ca 1920. Each: Shallow clear glass bowl with ornament on underside: abstract leaves and rim beading. Silver support and dome foot. Silver hallmark includes weight (37 pwts). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x D 7 5/8 in. #BP633

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

Sterling silver compote. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1925. Shallow bowl and sloping sides with pierced stylized ornament: alternating quatrefoil and leaves between pointille borders. Hallmark includes pattern no. 20616L (first produced in 1925) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 7/8 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 12 troy ounces. #BO794

Sweet sterling silver compote. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shallow well and molded curvilinear rim. An old-fashioned design with a suggestion of the Georgian piecrust motif. Hallmark includes pattern no. 23065 and director’s letter M (1947-56). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x D 9 in. Heavy weight: 19 troy ounces. #BP277