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Porcelain Epergne

English Porcelain Candelabra Epergne, Doulton Burslem, circa 1880
English Porcelain Candelabra Epergne, Doulton Burslem, circa 1880

English Porcelain Candelabra Epergne, Doulton Burslem, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

With two pairs of shell-form coupes and four candle holders with a central circular bowl. Marked Doulton Burslem.

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Antique 1880s British Candelabras

Materials

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Small Epergne, Meissen Porcelain with blue ornaments, circa 1930-1940
Small Epergne, Meissen Porcelain with blue ornaments, circa 1930-1940

Small Epergne, Meissen Porcelain with blue ornaments, circa 1930-1940

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this small epergne, made of Meissen porcelain, in the shape of a leaf.

Category

Early 20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

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Big Rosenthal Epergne, the Molier Series, circa 1938-1952
Big Rosenthal Epergne, the Molier Series, circa 1938-1952

Big Rosenthal Epergne, the Molier Series, circa 1938-1952

Located in Opole, PL

Signature: Rosenthal, Elfenbein, the Moliere series. This epergne was manufactured in the porcelain manufactory in Kronach, Germany.

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20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

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19th c. porcelain French Epergne

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Located in Queenstown, MD

19th c. porcelain French Epergne, from Tournai (Northern France), c. 1850

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Antique 19th Century Centerpieces

Materials

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Large Baroque Style Porcelain Centerpiece, Large Hand-Painted Cherub Epergne

Large Baroque Style Porcelain Centerpiece, Large Hand-Painted Cherub Epergne

Located in Harrisburg, PA

Absolutely exquisite large hand-painted porcelain centrepiece. This beautiful Baroque style centrepiece will create an impressive elegant atmosphere on any tabletop. Most likely made...

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Vintage 1920s Asian Baroque Centerpieces

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Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne
Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne

Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne

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Antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne

Located in London, GB

An unusual antique Paris porcelain vase in the shape of an épergne with a large central flower holder and two smaller ones on either side.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vases

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Set of Rosenthal Porcelain Epergnes, circa 1943-1950
Set of Rosenthal Porcelain Epergnes, circa 1943-1950

Set of Rosenthal Porcelain Epergnes, circa 1943-1950

Located in Opole, PL

The porcelain is in very good condition, except for two epergnes.

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Mid-20th Century German Centerpieces

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Seltman Bavaria Epergne, circa after 1954
Seltman Bavaria Epergne, circa after 1954

Seltman Bavaria Epergne, circa after 1954

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this three-level epergne with a signature of Seltman Weiden Bavaria West Germany.

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Late 20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

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Bohemia Three-Tiered Epergne, Czechoslovakia, circa after 1945
Bohemia Three-Tiered Epergne, Czechoslovakia, circa after 1945

Bohemia Three-Tiered Epergne, Czechoslovakia, circa after 1945

Located in Opole, PL

The epergne comes from the famous, historical glass and porcelain manufactory, Bohemia.

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Mid-20th Century European Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Rosenthal or Kronach Epergnes, The Moliere Series, 1901-1933
Rosenthal or Kronach Epergnes, The Moliere Series, 1901-1933

Rosenthal or Kronach Epergnes, The Moliere Series, 1901-1933

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a set of three porcelain Rosenthal epergnes: one big and deep, and two smaller and shallow.

Category

Early 20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Two Rosenthal/Kronach 'Moliere Series' Epergnes, circa 1901-1933
Two Rosenthal/Kronach 'Moliere Series' Epergnes, circa 1901-1933

Two Rosenthal/Kronach 'Moliere Series' Epergnes, circa 1901-1933

Located in Opole, PL

We present you two epergnes with a green, underglazed signature that was used in the years 1901-1933. Presented china is smooth, in the shade of ecru, with an imprinted pattern on t...

Category

Early 20th Century German Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

French Green Cut-Glass Epergne Centrepiece Ormolu
French Green Cut-Glass Epergne Centrepiece Ormolu

French Green Cut-Glass Epergne Centrepiece Ormolu

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French Green Cut-Glass Epergne Centrepiece Ormolu

Located in London, GB

Dimensions in cm: Height 73 x width 60 x depth 41 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 5 inches x width 2 feet x depth 1 foot, 4 inches Epergne is a type of table centerpie...

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Late 20th Century Centerpieces

Tobacco Leaf Epergne by Mottahedeh
Tobacco Leaf Epergne by Mottahedeh

Tobacco Leaf Epergne by Mottahedeh

By Mottahedeh

Located in Astoria, NY

A multi-level epergne by Mottahedeh with a orientalist depiction of a Chinese man dressed in multicolored robes with the tobacco leaf motif. Include two gold trimmed baskets and seve...

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Vintage Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Mottahedeh Epergne by Vista Alegre
Vintage Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Mottahedeh Epergne by Vista Alegre

Vintage Blanc De Chine Chinoiserie Mottahedeh Epergne by Vista Alegre

By Vista Alegre

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Charming Blanc de Chine Orwellian chinoiserie style epergne with two reticulated bowl tiers with a top candleholder. The central support is a figure in traditional Chinese clothing. ...

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19th Century English Porcelain Epergne
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H 7 in W 14.25 in D 13 in

19th Century English Porcelain Epergne

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century English porcelain epergne.

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the porcelain epergne you’re looking for. Frequently made of ceramic, porcelain and cut glass, every porcelain epergne was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a porcelain epergne — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each porcelain epergne bearing neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.

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Prices for a porcelain epergne start at $216 and top out at $70,000 with the average selling for $535.

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