Ball Black American Sterling Center Bowl J R Wendt
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Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling: Pre 1900: Item # 1445636
Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Sterling: Pre 1900: Item # 1445636
Please refer to our stock # 1597 when inquiring.
$2,250.00
A Wonderful Ball, Black & Co. American Silver Footed Center Bowl or Compote. J R Wendt is the Probable Silversmith. It is oval in shape with dimensions of 14" in length x 9" deep x 4.5" high. Weight is a heavy 27.9 Troy ounces. It has the Ball, Black & Co. New York mark (Formed in 1851 by William Black and Henry Ball. Became Black, Starr and Frost in 1874) and in a shield it is marked "950/1000 fine". The mark dates from 1851-1874 and the bowl is circa 1860. Excellent condition.
