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Gorgeous Sterling Silver Persian Pattern Comport – Circa 1900
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Gorgeous Sterling Silver Persian Pattern Comport – Circa 1900

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A Gorgeous Sterling Silver Comport with embossed Persian style decoration to the base and interior. Marked ‘Sterling’ and ‘Persian’ to the base – circa 1900.

Measurements:

Height: 6 1/2" (approx. 16.5cm)

Diameter of top: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Silver weight: 270g (approx. 8.68 Troy Ounces)

In good condition – any dark areas are shadows from the photography.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Comport Dish to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1113204
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P51183
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Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be on vacation from Saturday, 22nd August 2026 through to Wednesday, 26th August 2026, so the shop will be closed during this time.

If you have an order already in process, please rest assured I’ll be keeping a close eye on any messages relating to it - and I’ll address any issues as soon as I can. Items are still available to purchase, and all new orders received while I’m away will be processed promptly when the shop reopens on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.

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Description
A Gorgeous Sterling Silver Comport with embossed Persian style decoration to the base and interior. Marked ‘Sterling’ and ‘Persian’ to the base – circa 1900.

Measurements:

Height: 6 1/2" (approx. 16.5cm)

Diameter of top: 6" (approx. 15cm)

Silver weight: 270g (approx. 8.68 Troy Ounces)

In good condition – any dark areas are shadows from the photography.

Height
16.5cm (6.50")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Sterling Silver Comport Dish to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113204
Dealers Internal Ref
P51183
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A tall sterling silver comport featuring an ornate engraved interior rim, a slender central stem, and a patterned domed circular foot.
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Archive I A tall sterling silver comport featuring an ornate engraved interior rim, a slender central stem, and a patterned domed circular foot.

Gorgeous Sterling Silver Persian Pattern Comport – Circa 1900

Archive II A tall sterling silver comport featuring an ornate engraved interior rim, a slender central stem, and a patterned domed circular foot. View II
Archive III A tall sterling silver comport featuring an ornate engraved interior rim, a slender central stem, and a patterned domed circular foot. View III
Archive IV A tall sterling silver comport featuring an ornate engraved interior rim, a slender central stem, and a patterned domed circular foot. View IV
Archive V A tall sterling silver comport featuring an ornate engraved interior rim, a slender central stem, and a patterned domed circular foot. View V
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A tall sterling silver comport featuring an ornate engraved interior rim, a slender central stem, and a patterned domed circular foot.
Gorgeous Sterling Silver Persian Pattern Comport – circa 1900
Ref: SA1113204
A tall sterling silver comport featuring an ornate engraved interior rim, a slender central stem, and a patterned domed circular foot.
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A silver comport, also known as a compote or tazza, is a raised decorative serving dish resting on a stem and base. Historically used to present fruit, nuts, or sweetmeats, it served both functional dining purposes and as a decorative table centrepiece.

During the late Victorian and Edwardian periods, sterling silver comports were crafted through a combination of spinning or raising silver sheets, casting structural stems, and applying decorative patterns via chasing, engraving, or repousse techniques.

Authentic British sterling silver pieces bear official hallmarks, including the lion passant mark confirming silver purity, a town mark indicating the assay office, a date letter, and a makers mark. Pieces from circa 1900 often feature refined scrollwork, foliate motifs, and precise chasing.

An antique silver comport can be placed on a sideboard, dining table, or mantelpiece as a standalone decorative focal point. It can also be used functionally to display small items, dried botanicals, or citrus fruit to introduce reflecting highlights into a room.

Clean sterling silver using a soft cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish formulated specifically for antique metalwork. Avoid harsh chemicals or dishwasher cleaning, and store pieces in low-humidity environments wrapped in anti-tarnish cloth.
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