Info on early B&G item

[gngoose]

Can anyone id this item? It has the early mark-just B&G in blue on base-I do not know if it had something resting on top-thanks for any help

[sonomabarn67]

Candlestick? You don't show the top which would tell us that.

[md1919]

how big?  looks to me like the stand for a centerpiece.

[janetpjohn_la]

I also vote candlestick. Anything on top would have been attached and you could tell if it had broken off. There's a similar candlestick on worthpoint.
Janet

[mopata]

The mark appears to be an early Bing & Grondahl mark (before the mid-1890's). It probably had a dish shaped top at one point that is now missing. This design is not typical of what most people think of with B&G but, they did some neoclassical designs in the 1800's. If it was complete, it would be a very desirable item.

[gngoose]

Here is the top -

[janetpjohn_la]

Oops, found this one with separate bowl: https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/bing-grondahl-copenhagen-blue-1902733082
Janet

[gngoose]

I can not bring that up there-what did you search for? also is it the exact same? thanks for the help now all I have to do is find it there-their search comes up with a lot of unrelated pics-

[janetpjohn_la]

The link works for me, but the listing title is Bing and Grondahl Copenhagen Blue Traditional Dolphin Footed Compote Dish. No, it is not the same as yours but does have a separate bowl that sits on top of the pedestal. I can see how that might be easily broken.
Janet

[gngoose]

Thanks for your help, but that is a compote-1 pc. and has dolphins-mine has sea serpents-there is no sign of wear on top-this dates 1800,s-I am hoping someone has a reference book on B&G

[argon38]

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@gngoose wrote:

Thanks for your help, but that is a compote-1 pc. and has dolphins-mine has sea serpents

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I know they look like sea serpents, but those creatures on your item really are intended to be dolphins. It's a stylistic representation that goes back a long way.

[janetpjohn_la]

No, there are five pictures--the last two show the large bowl sitting beside the candlestick-looking base.
Janet