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Incredible suite of Egytian Revival dessert stands - Table centrepiece 1873-1885

$95,559.83
£69,975
€82,297.66
CA$131,111.82
A$146,495.61
CHF 76,633.44
MX$1,796,505.77
NOK 979,230
SEK 928,569.43
DKK 614,231.57
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Hallmarked in Birmingham between 1873 and 1885 by Elkington & Co., this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Suite of Dessert Stands, is in the Egyptian Revival style, and comprises a large centrepiece with 3 small glass side dishes, and a larger central glass dish, a pair of medium size dessert stands with glass dishes and gilt figures of sphinxes to the bases, and a smaller pair of dessert stands with glass dishes. The silver of the suite weighs an impressive 347 troy ounces. The central dessert stand measures 28"(71cm) tall, by 18"(46cm) in diameter. The 2 medium dessert stands measures 17.25"(44cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) in diameter. The 2 smaller dessert stands measure 9.5"(24cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) in diameter.
  • Creator:
    Elkington & Co. (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 34.65 in (88 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1873
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: L56231stDibs: LU4930241966642

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