Sterling Holloware: Centerpieces

Art Deco sterling silver covered tureen after design by Frank Lloyd Wright. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Octagonal bowl and wide and overhanging rim with applied and cutout Modern fretwork handles. Spread base. Raised cover with soft faceting and bowtie finial comprising 2 triangles.

Wright conceived this design for the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, which opened in 1923. It was executed in sterling silver, circa 1986, by Pampaloni in Florence, with the authorization of the architect’s... Click for details

Art Deco sterling silver covered tureen after design by Frank Lloyd Wright. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Octagonal bowl and wide and overhanging rim with applied and cutout Modern fretwork handles. Spread base. Raised cover with soft faceting and bowtie finial comprising 2 triangles.

Wright conceived this design for the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, which opened in 1923. It was executed in sterling silver, circa 1986, by Pampaloni in Florence, with the authorization of the architect’s... Click for details

German Rococo Revival sterling silver centerpiece vase, ca 1950. Cornucopia with garlanded rim and rising volute scroll base. Axel-mounted with rotating wheels. Tolled and chased, flowers, leafy scrolls, and diaper, and stippling. Asymmetrical scrolled cartouches (vacant). Gilt-washed interior. An exuberant horn of plenty piloted by a cast chubby cherub. Marked “Nisan 925 First Class”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 9 1/2 x D 5 in. Very heavy weight: 51.5 troy ounces.... Click for details

Modern sterling silver centerpiece bowl with classic grape motif. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Oval bowl on lobed support with applied fruiting grapevine on flat oval foot. Rings entwined with bunches loose-mounted to each side. Fine craftsmanship. Postwar hallmark with no. 296B. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x W 10 7/8 x D 8 5/8 in. Weight: 32.5 troy ounces. #BK122

Austrian Modern Classical 800 silver centerpiece bowl, ca 1920. Rectangular bowl with chamfered corners, paneled and gilt-washed well, and hinged wreath handles. Raised and chamfered foot. Raised egg-and-dart borders. Fully marked including maker’s initials LM. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 5 3/8 x W 13 3/4 x D 7 5/8 in. Weight: 38 troy ounces. #BO411

Wonderful French Rococo 950 silver bowl on plateau. Made by Emile Puiforcat in France, ca 1880.

Bowl: Oval with leaf-mounted and wrapped open end handles flowing into four supports. Reeded rim rising at center above ribbon-tied cartouches engraved with interlaced script monogram. Fluting. Open bottom rail inset with leafing branch. Detachable brass liner.

Plateau: Curvilinear cartouche with 6 leaf-mounted scroll supports. Beaded oval on strapwork armorial with ribbon and quiver, and... Click for details

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

Large Edwardian Classical sterling silver trophy bowl. Made by Durgin (part of Gorham) in Concord, New Hampshire, ca 1900. Round and girdled bowl with capped and flying double-scroll handle, molded rim, and stepped foot. Substantial with nice heft and room for lots of winners’ names. Fully marked including no. 428A and volume (10 pints). Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 8 7/8 x W 16 3/8 x D 11 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 71.5 troy ounces. #BS670

Edwardian Regency sterling silver wine cooler in Adam pattern. Made by Shreve & Co. in San Francisco, ca 1915. Bellied bowl, inset concave neck, turned-down and scrolled rim, and domed and scrolled foot. Leaf-capped and wrapped high-looping side handles. Bowl encircled with applied ribbon-tied oval rondels (one vacant, the other engraved with interlaced script monogram) joined by leaf swag. Same on pierced fern ground on rim. Leaf swag on same on foot. Imbricated leaf and bead-and-reel... Click for details

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

Pair of lapis lazuli bowls with 950 silver mounts. Made by Puiforcat in France, ca 1880. Each: Round tessellated bowl with silver rim collar and foot ring mounted to four paw supports. Elaborate open scroll side handles with leaves and flowers. Collar and ring have raised Classical ornament: rosette-inset guilloche between beaded borders. On ring are applied Egyptian Revival gilt winged heads. An impressive design with a hint of fermenting turn-of-the-century avant-garde. Fully marked.... Click for details

Beautiful sterling silver centerpiece. Made by Mauser in New York, ca 1890. Round well with twisted flutes. Wide and wavy rim with applied and stippled fruiting grapevine; some bunches pendant from open rings. Substantial and tactile as well as suggestive of abundance. Fully marked including no. 805G. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 14 3/4 in. Weight: 27 troy ounces. #BR186