ANTIQUE 20thC RARE GERMAN SOLID SILVER PAIR OF FIGURAL COMPORTS ON STANDS c.1900
20th Century pair of German Silver comports / tazzas, each on the original mirrored stand, each featuring a stunning Rococo-inspired Art Nouveau design, cast figural stems modelled like playing Cherubs resting on a shaped base chased with waves and flowers, topped with removable flower-shaped silver bowls. Hallmarked German silver (800+), Hemelingen / Bremen, year 1890-1910, Maker's mark for Wilkens & Sohne.
REFERENCE NUMBER: A3496
DESCRIPTION
Antique 20th Century pair of German Solid Silver comports / tazzas, each on the original mirrored stand, each featuring a stunning Rococo-inspired Art Nouveau design, cast figural stems modelled like playing Cherubs resting on a shaped base chased with waves and flowers, topped with removable flower-shaped silver bowls.
The two comports and the stands are Hallmarked German silver (800+ standard), Hemelingen / Bremen, year 1890-1910, Maker's mark for Wilkens & Sohne, leading silver manufacturer founded in 1810, each part is further stamped with serial number "118455" and retailer's mark "E. MARCUS".
CONDITION
In Great condition - no damage. The bowls are unmarked and possibly not original.
SIZE
Total Height (each): 32.8cm
Diameter (each): 23.5cm
Tazza's Weight (no stands): 2780g
Total Weight: 4050g
