Shreve & Co. Set of 12 Sterling Silver Dessert Bowls in Adam Pattern

Shreve & Co. set of 12 sterling silver dessert bowls in Adam pattern, the rims adorned with wreaths, ribbons, and urns in an exquisite, pierced design, from the early 20th century. They measure 5 7/8'' in diameter (4'' excluding the rim) by 2 1/4'' in heigh, weigh 50 troy ounces, and bear hallmarks as shown.

Shreve & Company is an established retailer of jewelry, from timepieces to diamonds, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Incorporated in 1894 by George Rodman and Albert J. Lewis, it is considered the oldest commercial establishment in San Francisco. The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society has the silver spade used by San Francisco Mayor James Rolphe at the groundbreaking for city hall and the civic center, and other objects made by Shreve & Co. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds a Shreve goblet in its permanent collection.

Please feel free to ask us any questions, and please see our other listings. NO published price will beat ours. We hand polish all items before shipping them out, but if there is interest for a professional polishing and/or engraving removal, we can take care of that for an additional charge and with delayed shipping.