Sterling Holloware: Compotes

Pair of Classical sterling silver compotes. Each: Round plate on raised and spread foot. Acid-etched ornament: Vacant center radiating v-form frames with volute scroll terminals, in turn, bordered by alternating scallop shells and leafy scrolls. Rim has stylized rosettes. Fully marked including pattern no. 18385 (first produced in 1912) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Fine condition with crisp definition.

Dimensions: H 2 x D 8 5/8 in. Total weight: 26 troy ounces. #J&M

Pair of beautiful sterling silver jam compotes. Made by Joseph & John Angell in London in 1845-48. Each: Shaped oval bowl on solid stem terminating in domed foot. Domed cover with solid leaf-mounted strawberry finial. Allover pierced scrollwork. Scrolled rims interspersed with flowers (bowl) and shells (foot). Support has chased and engraved leaves. Scrolled frames (vacant). Detachable red glass liner. Fancy pieces from the early Victorian era. Fully marked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x... Click for details

Old fashioned sterling silver compote. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore. Deep round bowl with curved rim, spool support, and stepped round foot. Rim has repousse floral garland on stippled ground. Hallmark (1932-61). Number 436. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x D 6 3/8 in. Weight: 6.4 troy ounces. #BP757

Set of 4 Southeast Asian export silver compotes, ca 1920. Each: Shallow bowl with pierced and chased birds and flowers. Enameled rim with raised scallops interspersed with berries and leaves. Support has ribbed knop. Foot raised with applied foliate medallions with polychrome enamel. Foot rim encircled with animals scurrying along leafing branch (also applied). Striking and unusual. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 6 3/8 in. Total weight: 41 troy ounces. #BQ401

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

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

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 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

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

Modern Classical sterling silver compote. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1911. Shallow well with curved and scrolled rim. Rim has applied alternating scallop shells and trefoils in engraved curvilinear frames. Short concave stem and stepped foot. Hallmark includes pattern no. 18003 (first produced in 1911) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x D 8 7/8 in. Weight: 19.3 troy ounces. BO672