Australian Silver Comport with Loop Handles and Presentation Case
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
- Comport - A comport is a type of decorative serving dish or bowl, typically used for desserts, fruits or other sweet treats. The comport is usually made from glass, silver or porcelain, which are materials known for their elegance and durability. They are often beautifully designed and decorated, and can be used as an elegant and decorative centerpiece for a table or dining room. They are also widely used as a decorative piece on the mantelpiece, sideboard, or other areas of the house.
- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
This item has been included into following indexes:
Visually similar items
A large silver plated champagne bowl, with label Luc de Ravinac, French, circa 1920, 28 cm high, 39.5 cm diameter
Australian sterling silver cup marked JB, approx 210 grams
Hamilton cup trophy. Hamilton cup 1972', by William Drummond Melbourne (1838-1917), raised on stepped foot, flanked by two angular handles, 9ct gold marked to rim of foot, height 24 cm (inc base)
Continental silver double handled dish 800 silver with engraved decoration and the initials S.L and 1874. Austro-Hungarian marks, weight 21.9g, height 14 cm