Excellent Quality 19th Century Gilt Bronze Surtout De Table on Low Stands
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Long Island City, NY
The use of gilt-bronze and glass, culminated by the mirrored plateau, participated to reflect light and created a lavish dining experience.
Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900.
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Empire Revival Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) French Empire Revival period centerpiece with finely engraved cut glass bowl with gilt bronze gallery supported by three patinated and gilt putti figures ...
Bronze
Magnificent Pair of Gilt Bronze Lion Table Lamps by Henri Picard
Located in Lincoln, GB
Following the tradition of high-end ébénisterie and bronzerie, they were likely separated from their original mirrored plateau in the 20th century and professionally converted.
Bronze
Amazing Handblown Crystal Epergne/Centerpiece
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Incredible handblown crystal epergne or centerpiece with all-over wheel cut fern and leaf decoration, set in mirrored plateau-one of the largest and most impressive.
Fine and Exceptional Empire Pier Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The unusual shaped serpentine plateau before an inset mirrored back, the whole raised on ring-turned bun feet.
Alabaster
Super Rare Pair Of Paris (Darte Freres) Porcelain Gold-Ground Models Of Temples
By Darte Frères
Located in New York, NY
These diminutive temples likely formed part of a surtout de table, sitting atop a mirrored plateau alongside figures, columns and serving dishes for sweets and fruit, their gilt cupo...
Porcelain
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