Antique Peachblow Centerpiece Epergne Grape Silver Plate Large 24"1865 Webb era
$ 2650.00
Up for consideration is a large Antique Victorian Silver Plate finely cast Grape
pattern Epergne Centerpiece. It stands 24 inches in height by about 12 inches in diamter...No chips cracks or repairs to the glass. The glass has a satin finish and is probably considered to be Peachblow. It is crimped along the edge. The casting is literaly 2 dimensional and is sculptural and as detailed as a piece of fine jewelry. It is interesting to note that quite often one sees a functional carry handle as such on condiment sets pickle cruets, brides baskets and tantalus(s)?. However this serving or table presentation piece is quite unique I can not find a similar stand in the historical record. It dates around 1865 or so and is considered to be a very high quality item. After 1891 items were obligated to be marked by country of origin to enter the United States. This piece is not marked and it puzzles me that a manufacturer would not sign a piece of such magnitude. Perhaps it was part of an emsemble of which the other pieces were marked. There were some very wealthy people at the time who were commissioning pieces etc...so who knows exactly...and I guess in some sense that is the fun part of this business there is always something to learn and investigate. If you have any questions or something to share please message me...Buyer pays shipping. Please see photos as part of the description. Best Regards,JohnJohnnyCrystal Est. 1987
pattern Epergne Centerpiece. It stands 24 inches in height by about 12 inches in diamter...No chips cracks or repairs to the glass. The glass has a satin finish and is probably considered to be Peachblow. It is crimped along the edge. The casting is literaly 2 dimensional and is sculptural and as detailed as a piece of fine jewelry. It is interesting to note that quite often one sees a functional carry handle as such on condiment sets pickle cruets, brides baskets and tantalus(s)?. However this serving or table presentation piece is quite unique I can not find a similar stand in the historical record. It dates around 1865 or so and is considered to be a very high quality item. After 1891 items were obligated to be marked by country of origin to enter the United States. This piece is not marked and it puzzles me that a manufacturer would not sign a piece of such magnitude. Perhaps it was part of an emsemble of which the other pieces were marked. There were some very wealthy people at the time who were commissioning pieces etc...so who knows exactly...and I guess in some sense that is the fun part of this business there is always something to learn and investigate. If you have any questions or something to share please message me...Buyer pays shipping. Please see photos as part of the description. Best Regards,JohnJohnnyCrystal Est. 1987