Pair of William Bogert & Co. Sterling Silver Compotes

Description:

Pair of William Bogert & Co. Sterling Silver Compotes, New York, c. 1866-75, each with circular bowl over a knopped standard, three ram's head masks, and three legs ending in claw-and-ball feet, on tripod bases, with two "B" monogram marks and impressed "ENG'STERLING 925-1000," one also marked for retailer "D. Austin & Sons 95 FIFTH AVE.," ht. 9 in., approx. 44.8 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200

Each with replaced non-silver nuts. Each with surface abrasions and pitting the bowl interiors. One with small black corrosion spots to bowl interior.


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