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Victorian Epergne
Wonderful Epergne, center piece in Sheffield plate and
marked, circa 1850 by Waterhouse, Hatfield & Co. Features a central
triangular lobed standard decorated with elaborate acanthus leaves, roses
& large grape cluster knop,
raised on a waisted conforming stand with 3 acanthus scroll feet. Supported
in a wirework basket with ovolo banding the knop supporting 3 acanthus
arms
each in a milled laurel banded basket, fitted with cut glass bowls which
appear to be original. Height 24", diameter 19 1/2". Fill with
fruit or
flowers for any dining occasion.
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