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"Always
glamorous, silverware can offer superb craftsmanship at what many
consider to be a bargain price in its history"
Ever
since it was discovered, silver- like gold, has been converted into
gleaming artifacts of great opulence and beauty. Such symbols of
power and wealth are collected for their superb craftsmanship, but
smaller, less ornate pieces also have a unique attraction.
Unique
Pieces
School
of Faberge Ornamental Bookcase
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Dipped in 24carat gold using mercury plating,
blue enamel & precious stones. Dated circa 1920's
Height Approx. 7 inches
Price: £2,250"
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School
of Faberge Clock
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Dipped in 24carat gold using mercury plating, blue enamel
& precious stones. Dated circa 1920's
Height Approx. 9 1/2 inches
Price: £2,100
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Victorian
4 light candelabra
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pair Victorian 4 light candelabra with scrolling on branches
and heavy curving ornament, was made by Robert Garrard(London
1845), one of the leading silversmiths of the time. - sold this
season.
At
one time, the dim flickering light and smokey fumes of candles
and oil lamps were accepted as a necessity, but now their
glow is appreciated for the ambience it creates.
"Antique
silver candlesticks are unashamedly luxurious, but are unmatched
in their ability to create mood lighting and a romantic atmosphere."
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Victorian
Centerpiece
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Table centerpieces or epergnes were
used from mid- 18th century to display crystallized fruit,
sugared almonds and other sweet meats. Early versions are
enormously heavy with cast scroll legs and branches supporting
dishes and candle sockets. In the 1840's naturalistic epergnes
modeled with trees, rocks and figures, were the fashion.
A very elaborate, silver and cut glass centerpiece(epergne)
dated London 1849.
This adaptable piece, made by E., J.& W.Barnard, can be
fitted with either cut glass bonbon dishes to match the fruit
bowl or candle sockets.
Width 51cm, Weight 78cm (Approx.
190 ozs)
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C. Azzopardi Antiques,
2000
