These silver footed bowls, formally called compotes, are popping up in so many interesting places. Used to serve bowls of whipped cream or strawberries at Carette Paris and for potato chips at places like Bar Pisellino New York.

This one is vintage sterling silver from the Art Deco Period.

How would we style it?

Brunch or Dessert: Next to a silver coffee or chocolate pot full of whipped cream.

Cocktail Hour: Piled high with hand made potato chips or nuts on a silver tray next to your favorite cocktail (Aperol Spritz, Martini or Lillet).

On your console, bookcase or dresser, holding any of your precious treasures.

See our blog "How to Set a Beautiful Table the French Patisserie Way" for more ideas.

Keep it Tarnish Free:

If you love silver, but get tired of polishing it, store your favorite pieces in an anti-tarnish bag. If you'd like your purchase to ship with an anti-tarnish bag select the option to add one to your purchase and your item will come packed in a blue Hagerty Silver Keeper Zippered bag.

Dimensions & Details

Sterling silver with a weighted base.
Height: 4".
Width of the top of the compote 5 1/3"
Base Diameter: 3".

Origin

Made in the U.S.

Period

Circa 1930/40.
Maker's Mark: Preisner Sterling.

Condition & Care

The piece is in very good vintage condition. No significant dents, but minor imperfections and evidence of wear as you would expect with a piece of this age.
Lightly wipe with soapy water by hand as you would any other piece of silver. Dry with a soft cloth. It is best if you store it in an anti-tarnish cloth bag. If left out for a period of time, tarnish will develop as with any piece of silver, If tarnish develops simply wipe off tarnish with a silver polishing cloth.

Outside of the U.S.? Please contact us for a shipping quote.