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A FINE ORMOLU AND CUT GLASS EPERGNE BY JOHN BLADES

Creator: John Blades
Offered by: Fileman Antiques

Description
A FINE ORMOLU AND CUT GLASS EPERGNE BY JOHN BLADES
REF: FA722

£ POA
Maker

John Blades

A fine ormolu and cut glass epergne by John Blades on four ball feet mounted with diamond cut tapered columns supporting a decorative drop hung plate, this issuing four drop hung ormolu baskets with oak leaf band supporting oval glass dishes cut with strawberry diamonds and scalloped rim, the central diamond cut column issuing a larger basket with a circular dish in the same manor, the epergne hung with double cut spangles.

Height
43 cm / 17"
Width
44 cm / 17 1⁄2"
Category

Epergnes & Vases
Period
1800-1849
Year
1820
Country
England
Style
Regency
Provenance
Private collection Scotland
Literature
This is the only known example by John Blades, it is the finest quality regency ormolu and glass.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	FA722
Incollect Reference #:	746882

Dimensions

H.	17 in;	Diam.	17.5 in;
H.	43.18 cm;	Diam.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Established in the 1890’s, Fileman Antiques are now a fifth generation family run business, based in the historic village of Steyning in the beautiful countryside of West Sussex, restoring and supplying the finest eighteenth and nineteenth century lighting and glass.