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Parcel-Gilt and Electroplated Epergnes Suite by Elkington & Co

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A parcel-gilt and electroplated epergnes suite by Elkington & Co. English, Late Victorian, c.1880 Large centrepiece: height 19.5cm, width 28cm, depth 20cm Case: height 37.5cm, width 51cm, depth 50cm Crafted in parcel-gilt and electroplated silver, this stunning epergnes suite was made by the leading English firm Elkington & Co. in late Victorian London. The pieces are crafted in a magnificent Egyptian Revival style, most evident from the stunning sphinx mounts on the main pieces. The suite is comprised of a pair of large oval shaped epergnes that consist of leaf mounts, pierced and mounted with pairs of sphinxes that support cut-glass bowls. The suite also comprises a set of four taller circular epergnes, that have similar sphinx mounts in trios, and which stand upon triangular bases, with beaded borders, chains, and paw feet, supporting a set of four bowls, also made of cut-glass. The epergnes are accompanied with four small glass vases in the form of standing putti, based on round fluted bases.
  • Creator:
    Elkington & Co. (Metalworker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.81 in (37.6 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
  • Style:
    Egyptian Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Chips to case and handle broken, pieces in excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 171251stDibs: LU956331023092

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