An eight-piece Victorian silver-plate epergne with a flower-shaped vase center support and mirr…

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Epergne

Datec. 1880 - 1890

Mediumsilver plate, glass and varnished wood

DimensionsOverall: 17 × 16 inches (43.2 × 40.6 cm)
.b Plateau: 2 5/16 × 12 inches (5.9 × 30.5 cm)
.c-.e Vases: 4 3/4 × 2 15/16 inches (12.1 × 7.5 cm)
.f-.h Meat Dishes: 1 11/16 × 5 3/4 inches (4.3 × 14.6 cm)

MarkingsStamped on the bottom of the base: E P [three leaf clover with stars] NS 39393

Credit LineGift of Frank A. Rizza, M.D. and family.

Object number2012.15.166.a-.h

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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextMade to be the centerpiece of an elegant dining table, this eight-piece Victorian silver-plate epergne by an unknown maker in Sheffield, England, has a large flower vase at the top surrounded by three smaller vases and three sweet-meat dishes, all mounted above a footed and pierced base with a mirrored plateau.

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