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Asprey vermeil and silver table centrepiece

Creator: Asprey
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Asprey vermeil and silver table centrepiece
English, late 20th Century
Height 33cm, diameter 80cm

This sterling silver and gilt epergne centrepiece was crafted by luxury makers Asprey, which was founded in late 18th century London. It has since become world famous for its silverwares and jewellery, supplying royalty around the world with luxury items.

The centrepiece features a large central dish with six smaller bowls, each of which are supported by scrolled brackets. Each bowl has a gilt interior, rolled lip and gadroon mouldings. The piece sits on four scrolled feet.

Marked ‘A’ and signed ‘Asprey’ for the company, the silver also features a sterling silver mark and a leopard’s head, indicating that it was made in the London assay office.

Artist/maker: Asprey (English, founded 1781)

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Silver, silver-gilt.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16681
Incollect Reference #:	441980

Dimensions

H.	12.99 in;	Diam.	31.5 in;
H.	33 cm;	Diam.	80 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.