Centrepiece - Fruit bowl - Silverplated, Crystal - Empire style
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
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Description from the seller
Monumental Empire Style Silver-Plated Center piece with Cut Crystal Bowl – c. 1900
Impressive and large Empire-style table center piece, dating from the early 20th century (circa 1900).
This elegant object combines a silver-plated pedestal base with a finely cut crystal bowl, resulting in a highly decorative and timeless center piece.
The crystal bowl features a deep star-cut base and a scalloped rim, typical of quality European crystal production of the period. It is held within a richly decorated silver-plated gallery, adorned with classical Empire motifs:
winged mythological creatures (griffins or sphinxes) flanking a classical urn, symbolising strength, symmetry and antiquity — hallmarks of the Empire and Neoclassical style.
The stepped circular foot is finished with a laurel-leaf border, reinforcing the Napoleonic aesthetic. The substantial weight and refined detailing indicate high-quality European manufacture. Although unsigned, the craftsmanship and materials clearly place this piece in the upper decorative segment of its time.
Traditionally used as a fruit bowl, dessert centrepiece or table ornament in formal dining rooms and salons.
Details
Period: Early 20th century (circa 1900)
Style: Empire / Neoclassical
Material: Silver-plated metal & cut crystal
Height: 19.5 cm
Top diameter: 20.5 cm
Base diameter: 12.5 cm
Total weight: 1.035 kg
Signature: Unsigned
Condition: Very good overall condition. There's some wear to the silver at the bottom, near the top of the foot. Please see the photos; they are part of the description.
Minor surface wear and light scratches consistent with age
Crystal bowl intact, clear and without chips or cracks
Decorative items shown in photos are not included in the sale.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance by Catawiki smart shipping.
Monumental Empire Style Silver-Plated Center piece with Cut Crystal Bowl – c. 1900
Impressive and large Empire-style table center piece, dating from the early 20th century (circa 1900).
This elegant object combines a silver-plated pedestal base with a finely cut crystal bowl, resulting in a highly decorative and timeless center piece.
The crystal bowl features a deep star-cut base and a scalloped rim, typical of quality European crystal production of the period. It is held within a richly decorated silver-plated gallery, adorned with classical Empire motifs:
winged mythological creatures (griffins or sphinxes) flanking a classical urn, symbolising strength, symmetry and antiquity — hallmarks of the Empire and Neoclassical style.
The stepped circular foot is finished with a laurel-leaf border, reinforcing the Napoleonic aesthetic. The substantial weight and refined detailing indicate high-quality European manufacture. Although unsigned, the craftsmanship and materials clearly place this piece in the upper decorative segment of its time.
Traditionally used as a fruit bowl, dessert centrepiece or table ornament in formal dining rooms and salons.
Details
Period: Early 20th century (circa 1900)
Style: Empire / Neoclassical
Material: Silver-plated metal & cut crystal
Height: 19.5 cm
Top diameter: 20.5 cm
Base diameter: 12.5 cm
Total weight: 1.035 kg
Signature: Unsigned
Condition: Very good overall condition. There's some wear to the silver at the bottom, near the top of the foot. Please see the photos; they are part of the description.
Minor surface wear and light scratches consistent with age
Crystal bowl intact, clear and without chips or cracks
Decorative items shown in photos are not included in the sale.
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking and insurance by Catawiki smart shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1.04 kg
Title additional information
Empire style
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Model
Fruit bowl
Material
Crystal, Silverplated
Colour
Silver, Transparent
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
19.5 cm
Width
20.5 cm
Depth
20.5 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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