Compote

Compote
Compote
Compote
Compote
Compote
Object name 
Compote
Date 
c. 1871
Medium 
Silver
Dimensions 
Overall: 9 x 11 1/2 x 9 in. ( 22.9 x 29.2 x 22.9 cm )
Description 
Wrought and cast silver compote; deep, circular, bowl-shaped body on a high pedestal; convex shoulder rises to a plain rim; seated on either side of the shoulder are two cast and applied figures of Pan playing horns above applied and cast lily-of-the-valley handles; front center of the body engraved, "A V R" superimposed; body applied to a high, stepped, splayed pedestal foot; ring applied around the stem with four applied ball and cup finials; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line 
Gift of Kiliaen Van Rensselaer V
Object Number 
1946.32
Marks 
engraved: front center: "AV R" superimposed stamped: on base: "BALL, BLACk & Co" in a banner above "NEW YORK" and "145/ ENGLISH STERLING" in a banner
Gallery Label 
Wedding gift to Olivia Phelps Atterbury (1848-1923) and Kiliaen Van Rensselaer IV (d. 1905), who were married in 1870. It may have been presented to them on December 14, 1871 by the parents of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group