A SET OF TWELVE CONTINENTAL SILVER INDIVIDUAL DESSERT COMPOTES WITH ELEVEN GLASS LINERS, probably Hanau, late 19th century, struck with prestige marks only, each with stem in the form of a child riding a stylized dolphin, six clothed holding a conch shell, six holding a trident, on raised cast base with naturalistic ground, the openwork circular bowl composed of flowers, scrolls, quartered by putti with musical instruments--5¾in. (14.6cm.) high, 106oz. (23)

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A SET OF TWELVE CONTINENTAL SILVER INDIVIDUAL DESSERT COMPOTES WITH ELEVEN GLASS LINERS, probably Hanau, late 19th century, struck with prestige marks only, each with stem in the form of a child riding a stylized dolphin, six clothed holding a conch shell, six holding a trident, on raised cast base with naturalistic ground, the openwork circular bowl composed of flowers, scrolls, quartered by putti with musical instruments--5¾in. (14.6cm.) high, 106oz. (23)

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