Epergne Victorian Centerpiece c. 1880 Plants Wildflowers Scallop Shell Mammoth CONDITION: Excellent -- expected surface

CONDITION: Excellent -- expected surface grime

Ruth Bamberger was born in Switzerland in 1904

Aztec Revival candelabra with miner as Atlas

8" T x 11"W

This portrait has real presence

Epergne Victorian Centerpiece c. 1880 Plants Wildflowers Scallop Shell Mammoth CONDITION: Excellent -- expected surfaceOn offer high Victorian epergne centerpiece c. 1880, which a level made of a large scallop shell for fruit nuts and a vase for flowers. Gilt brass or bronze throughout in the form of wildflowers the base appears to be from castings of begonia leaves, while the vase above is held in place with reeds and small flowers. Stunning. SIZE: 15" T with vial in place x 7. 75" W at broadest CONDITION: Overall, very good. One sprig of flowers missing, as shown