Epergne with flower stand
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1890-1900
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 23 1/4 in. (59.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.7804
Not on view
DescriptionEpergne/centerpiece/flower stand in eight parts. Blown, rose (clear cased with red), bowl with pyramid shape center holds metal cap to which screws a central trumpet and a 4-sectioned metal frame. These hold 2 smaller trumpets and 2 clear twisted wands from which suspend 2 rose baskets. All rose pieces have clear leaf form rims and diagonal rigaree, the bowl base an irregular fluted 1/2" to 3/4" clear edging impressed with leaf-like forms.Published ReferencesMorris, VICTORIAN TABLE GLASS AND ORNAMENTS, p. 149-162.
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