Sterling Holloware: Bowls

George III sterling silver covered serving dish. Made by Thomas Robins London in 1814. Rectangular with gently curved sides. Rim gadrooned with corner shell-and-leaf ornament. Cover double-domed with gadrooning. Central cast finial in form of Classical bare-shouldered male bust with beard and circlet over short locks. Finial on gadrooned oval mounted to stippled and overlapping leaves. Gorgeous Georgian for the main course. Fully marked. Cover has retailer’s stamp “Lewis London”. Finial... Click for details

Danish Modern glass and sterling silver bowl. Clear glass with curved sides and wide and flat rim. Sterling silver “frog” comprising tooled and irregular stretchers set in plain and flat round ring. Silver marked “925S” with maker’s stamp for Aage Weimar, who was active in Copenhagen from 1937 to 1966. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 2 x D 7 in. Weight (silver only): 5.5 troy ounces. #R&M

Super big and super romantic sterling silver heart bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1910. Solid well; curved and tapering sides with chased scrolls and ribbon bows, and pierced geometric ornament. Irregular rim with scrolls, leaves, and flowers. Open leaf and scroll foot ring. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Bailey, Banks & Biddle) stamps, no. 3285 and date symbol. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 10 1/4 x D 12 in. Weight: 15 troy ounces. #BV102

Neoclassical 950 silver jardiniere. Made by Boin-Taburet in Paris, ca 1890. Oval with imbricated leaf-and-berry rim. Sides open interlaced arcade and pendant wreath-and-garland. Open bottom and plain base with rectilinear supports. Original silver-plated liner with loose-mounted end rings. Fully marked with maker’s stamp, Minerva head, and no. 35928. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 13 3/4 x D 9 1/4 in. Weight (without liner): 41.5 troy ounces. #BU986

Edwardian mixed-metal on copper vide-poche. Made by Joseph Heinrich in New York, ca 1910. Hand-hammered rectangular well with turned up and concave sides and lobed corners. Arrowheads wrapped in flat silver wire and mounted to ends. A weapon-grade desk accessory. Marked “Copper and Silver / 5” and numbered 6814. Excellent condition with nice patina.

Overall dimensions: H 3/4 x W 6 1/4 x D 2 7/8 in. #BU992

Midcentury Modern jar. Made by E. Dragsted in Denmark. Thick and ovoid clear glass bowl with sterling silver grape bunches loose-mounted to ends. Flat sterling silver cover with grape bunch finial. Beautiful Jensen-inspired design. Cover fully marked and numbered 1810. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 6 3/8 x D 4 in. #BU374

Beautiful French Neoclassical 950 silver jardiniere centerpiece. Made by Adolphe Boulenger in Paris, ca 1880. Ovoid body with serpentine sides. Rim mounted with laurel wreaths, scallop shells, and trefoils. Sides applied with beribboned swags. Stippled flutes and oval frames (vacant). Leaf-capped and split-mounted open scroll end handles and scroll end cutouts. Bottom solid so can be used without the original silver-plated liner. Fully marked with Minerva head and maker’s stamp. Excellent... Click for details

Stylish sterling silver covered serving bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Four curved sides with shallow fluting on raised foot. Scroll-mounted foliate bracket end handles. Cover double-domed with leaf-mounted bud finial. Waving scroll borders, known as Wave Edge, on bowl and cover. On bowl side is engraved interlaced foliate script monogram. On bowl underside is engraved “Pine Lodge / 1889”. Perfect for the small dinner party. Fully marked including pattern no. 9141 (first produced... Click for details

Chrysanthemum sterling silver serving dish. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Ovalish well, curved sides with lobing and applied leaf border, and scalloped rim with the famous chrysanthemum flower heads alternating with leaves. A profusion of blossoms bunched at ends and wrapped around bracket handles. Reeded oval foot ring with chased leaves. Well has engraved interlaced script monogram with French motto “Si Dieu Veult” (that is, “God willing”).

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Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Tapering sides and flared rim. Short and straight foot. At rim cutout and engraved border with gilt buttercup-style flowers. Fresh and pretty floral ornament on a spare and Modern form. Fully marked including pattern no. 16667B and director’s letter m. Very good condition with nice toning.

Dimensions: H 4 3/8 x D 9 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 33 troy ounces. #BU235

Swiss Biedermeier silver chafing dish, 19 C. Round with gently curved sides and molded rim. Handle faceted stained wood. Beading. Cover gently raised with naïve-style flower head finial. Marked. Very good condition. Handle has minor chip.

Overall dimensions: H 6 1/2 x W 14 x D 8 in. Gross weight: 40 troy ounces. #BT943

American Colonial Revival sterling silver bowl. Made by Watrous in Wallingford, Conn. Traditional form with curved sides and stepped foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 3E, and phrase “Paul Revere / Reproduction”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 7 5/8 in. Weight: 11.5 troy ounces. #BT633