A large and unusually fine Mid 19th Century Antique English Victorian Pink Vaseline Glass Epergne of quite exceptional quality. Comprising three scalloped flutes, each with applied trailing decoration, together with four scalloped baskets, similarly decorated, these suspended from clear filigree "Shepherd's Crook" canes, the whole ensemble rising from a large scallop edged round tray. Epergnes can be used to great effect as table decorations, filled with fresh flowers in the Victorian manner, the tray laden with bon-bons or soft fruits, these lovely old pieces are certain to enhance the dining table of the most fastidious hostess.
Height ~ 53.25 cm. / 21.00 inches ~ Width overall ~ 38.00 cm. / 15.00 inches ~ Diameter of tray ~ 28.00 cm. / 11.00 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1865.