High Victorian Centerpieces

Stunning Example of a single English Minton Porcelain Two Branch Candelabra, modelled as a Cherub holding on each hand an out swept candle holder, seated on an oval base above an elaborate footed stand. Circa third quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly earlier Exquisitely decorated in colours of turquoise on white glazed ground with lavish gold highlights. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece with no losses, no discoloring anywhere. Typically unmarked as pieces of this early period. Height: (entire as image one, an impressive) 11.5" (29cm). Width: (at oval base) 5.5” (13.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.25” (10.25cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame, Mount Street, Mayfair, offered by Sothebys London. Mintons was a major English company in Staffordshire Pottery, "Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era" an independent business from 1793 to 1968. It was a leader in ceramic design, working in a number of different ceramic bodies, decorative techniques, and "a glorious pot-pourri of styles - Rococo shapes with Oriental motifs, Classical shapes with Medieval designs and Art Nouveau borders were among the many wonderful concoctions". As well as pottery vessels and sculptures, the firm was a leading manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, producing work for both the Houses of Parliment...

Carrying old silver plate marks Elkington & Co. in 1845, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plated Mirror Plateau, features an orna...

An Antique solid Silver Epergne Centrepiece with a large oval central basket supporting a tall trumpet shaped vase on top of an impressive concave shaped stand. The central stand has...

A top quality French Christofle silver plated layered hors d'oeuvres stand. The wrythen finial above five articulated plain polished bowls raised upon a spreading circular foot, bear...

A fabulous vintage silver plated tray by the creme de la creme of makers, Christofle of Paris. Named after the Château de la Malmaison, ...

Stunning imposing Hand Decorated Berlin Porcelain KPM Lidded Twin handle circular Centerpiece of museum quality, late Nineteenth, early Twentieth Century. The hand painted dome shap...

An Exceptionally Fine Quality Irish Belleek Porcelain Pleated and Flared Trumpet formed Centerpiece of museum quality. Third black mark for 1926 to 1946 The main flaired body above a lavish molded circular spreading basket base with superbly applied flower heads of Roses Chrysanthemums and Sunflower. Condition: Good condition for such an early piece of Belleek. No losses anywhere to floral decoration. The inside and outside trumpet area has been overpainted, I do not know why as there is no evidence of any losses or restoration, possibly old water staining. Black BELLEEK...

A modern centerpiece designed by Gio Ponti and Lino Sabattini and manufactured by Christofle, it's hall marked and signed by Gio Ponti, it's in perfect condition, in original box and...

English very large silver plated / copper revolving center table super dish with four wood side handles and exterior design details w...

Hallmarked in London in 1892 by D. & J. Wellby, this impressive, nine basket, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, is a fine example of Adam style design, featuring pierced work throughout, neoclassical decoration, four round baskets, four oval baskets and a larger oval basket...

Stylized plated or washed cast metal horse candleholder, weighs 1 lb.

A very decorative centerpiece or Epergne (pronounced E-purn) handcrafted in Biot, France. Beautiful and not often found in this striking rose and clear color, hand blown art glass with signature controlled bubble base created by master glass blowers using original equipment and centuries old techniques. This piece was made in Biot, France. Epergne is defined as, an ornamental stand, usually made of glass or silver, holding, vase shaped dishes, trumpets or trays, used as a decorative centerpiece for serving sweetmeats, fruit, cakes, candy or flowers. This is a clear picture of what an Epergne is. People often ask what a this oddly shaped object is, the easy answer is," a flower vase." Whatever the definition, or whatever you prefer to call them, they are very beautiful. While some English Silver Epergnes...