A large fine quality German .800 silver dessert stand or comport by George Roth and Co, Hanau c. 1890. The top embossed in high relief with a tavern scene, the rim pieced and embossed with flowers scrolls and foliage in the Rococo style, the centre column pierced and engraved with scrolls and foliage and embossed with birds. 12" (30.5cm) diameter, 4.25" (10cm) high, 30.4 ozt (944g).