Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Compote Dominick and Haff 1896

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Sterling Silver Chrysanthemum Compote Dominick and Haff 1896
American sterling silver company Dominick and Haff of New York was founded after the Civil War in 1868 and made very high end sterling holloware and flatware until they became part of Reed & Barton in 1928. This chrysanthemem compote crafted in c.1896 is a stunning and magnificent example of their impressive work. It features an exquisite applied chrysanthemum border on the the upper bowl as well as the unweighted pedestal base. It stands 4 5/8\" in height, 10\" in diameter and weighs 817 grams or 26.3 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. [wb3051]
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