Compote
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Silver
DATES
ca. 1875
DIMENSIONS
6 1/4 x 13 x 11 in. (15.9 x 33 x 27.9 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Stamped on bottom in center: "TIFFANY & CO / 3562 MAKERS 4751 / STERLING SILVER / 925-1000 / M"
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
L86.7.1
CREDIT LINE
Lent by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cherkis
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Square base with slightly convex sides has mill-stamped band of chevrons along edge; base rises to short support with double-ringed band below bowl of compote. Base unscrews at this point. Circular dishes bowl has squared rim with slightly convex sides edged with mill-stamped band of chevron design. On each side of compote edge is perched a cast, chased cockatoo with wings spread. On front and rear edge are cast, applied branches with leaves and flowers. Surface of compote has "butler's" finish.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Tiffany & Company (American, founded 1853). Compote, ca. 1875. Silver, 6 1/4 x 13 x 11 in. (15.9 x 33 x 27.9 cm). Lent by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cherkis, L86.7.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, L86.7.1.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, L86.7.1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
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