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Unusual Austrian Table Decoration/comport – Circa 1900
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Unusual Austrian Table Decoration/comport – Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

This Fabulous Cold Cast Austrian Table Decoration/Comport gives the illusion of a swan swimming on water. The silver plated comport has a gold wash to the bowl, which is covered by a piece of glass that the swan sits on.

This is a very unique item and is guaranteed to get your dinner guests talking!

Measurements:

Height: 4 1/2" (approx. 11.5cm)

Diameter: 6 3/4" (approx. 17cm)

Total weight: 1114g

In good condition – there is very slight wear to the silver plating commensurate with the age of this antique.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Swan Centrepiece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095684
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This Fabulous Cold Cast Austrian Table Decoration/Comport gives the illusion of a swan swimming on water.
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The silver plated comport has a gold wash to the bowl, which is covered by a piece of glass that the swan sits on.
Kingsdown Antiques
fig 1. A circular silver pedestal comport featuring a central cast silver swan figure mounted inside a shallow basin.
fig 1. Unusual Austrian Table Decoration/comport – Circa 1900

This is a very unique item and is guaranteed to get your dinner guests talking!

Measurements:

Height: 4 1/2" (approx. 11.5cm)

Diameter: 6 3/4" (approx. 17cm)

Total weight: 1114g

In good condition – there is very slight wear to the silver plating commensurate with the age of this antique.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Swan Centrepiece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1095684
Dealers Internal Ref
P51060
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Archive I A circular silver pedestal comport featuring a central cast silver swan figure mounted inside a shallow basin.

Unusual Austrian Table Decoration/Comport – circa 1900

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A circular silver pedestal comport featuring a central cast silver swan figure mounted inside a shallow basin.
Unusual Austrian Table Decoration/Comport – circa 1900
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A circular silver pedestal comport featuring a central cast silver swan figure mounted inside a shallow basin.
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A comport or tazza is a decorative pedestal dish or bowl designed to sit elevated above a table surface. Historically used to hold fruit, sweetmeats, or serve purely as a decorative centrepiece, these items were widely popular in European dining rooms during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Austrian metalwork from the turn of the century frequently combined silver or silver-plated brass and nickel with glass, enamel, or crystal accents. Artisans often utilised casting, chasing, and electroplating techniques to create detailed sculptural elements.

Authentic Austrian pieces from circa 1900 often bear maker marks, silver hallmarks (such as the Diana head mark used in Austria-Hungary), or maker stamps from prominent Wiener Werkstatte or Secessionist manufacturers. Examining the quality of the casting, joins, and hand-chased detailing also helps verify authenticity.

Place the centrepiece on a contemporary wooden dining table or marble sideboard to create a focal point through textural contrast. It can be left empty as a sculptural object or used to hold small decorative items in a hallway or living space.

Clean silver components gently using a soft cloth and a specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive pads that can strip surface plating. If glass components are present, wipe them with a damp microfiber cloth, taking care not to submerge joined metal parts in water.
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