Centrepiece - .750 silver - Monumental table centerpiece

Monumental table centerpiece in silver and hand-cut crystal glass

Germany or Austria, Historicism with echoes of Neo-Rococo, circa 1865–1885

An exceptionally representative table centerpiece with museum-grade presence, consisting of an elaborately worked silver foot and a large hand-cut crystal bowl. The rare ensemble combines masterful silversmithing of the late 19th century with high-quality glass art and embodies the luxurious taste of the Gründerzeit.

The architecturally structured silver foot rests on four richly relief-decorated volute feet with finely wrought acanthus and rocaille motifs. The three-dimensional rendering of the ornaments, the careful chasing, and the heavy material thickness attest to workmanship intended for a discerning, affluent client. The original silver hallmark “750” indicates a fineness of 750/1000 silver.

Crowning the centerpiece is an imposing hand-cut crystal bowl with elaborate geometric cut decoration. The surrounding faceted rim shows an extraordinarily precise star, cross, and diamond pattern, which reflects the light in an impressive way. The combination of highly polished silver and sparkling crystal glass gives the piece an extraordinary presence as a table centerpiece.

Such centerpieces were used in the late 19th century as representative showpieces on festive tables and were often used for fruit, confectionery, or floral arrangements.

Dimensions:
Height: 35.8 cm
Diameter of the bowl: 34.3 cm

Weight:
Silver foot alone approx. 500 g of silver
In addition a heavy hand-cut crystal bowl

Condition:
Very good age-appropriate condition with slight signs of wear. The crystal bowl is of notable quality and brilliance.

Classification:
Probably Germany or Austria, Historicism / Neo-Rococo, circa 1865–1885.