Outstanding pair of antique sterling silver compotes / footed centerpiece bowls. Made in the Persian pattern by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co, Wallingford, Connecticut 1895 - 1898. From an extremely prestigious estate: William Nelson Camp, owner of Florida Power, vast real estate and phosphate mines and good friend of the richest of the rich and powerful. Weigh 900 grams (together). A little over 5 inches tall. Diameter at top of bowl is 10 inches. Round base a little like a smaller version of the upper, big bowl. Both have raised silver decoration in rich Oriental style, known as the Persian Pattern. Exquisite detail. Engraved mark underneath with J.S. Co. factory logo, STERLING, T34 and PERSIAN. Good condition with no dings/dents. Minor, negligible surface scratches commensurate with age, mentioned only for the sake of total accuracy. Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co only made sterling silver between 1895 and 1898, when they became part of the International Company. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3701 Condition: good Year: 1895 Title: ANTIQUE PR SILVER COMPOTE CENTERPIECES PERSIAN PATTERN

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