Victorian Aesthetic Movement Reed and Barton Silver Plate and Enameled Glass Centerpiece Circa 1870

An elaborate and colorful glass and silverplate holder that is a real showstopper. The sapphire blue glass is so detailed and highly decorated.

The silver plate holder has designs of flowers, fruit and wheat heads, loop handles and four sunflower motif legs. The detail is crisp and deep with the added element of silver shine. The glass is a deep blue sapphire color and takes on a life when lit up. The glass has white enameling on the sides with a design of birds and flowers. It is so well done. There is shading and depth to the flowers and the wings of the birds. The edges have gilt.

Aa stamped mark on the base reads REED & BARTON MFD & PLATED. The numbers 51 and 4000 are also stamped on the base.

MEASUREMENTS

14 ¼” (36.8 cm) long x 5 ½” 14.0 cm) wide x 6” (15.2 cm) tall. Weighs 2 lbs 13.6 oz (1290 g)

CONDITION

The silver plate holder has no breaks, dents, or cracks. Although most silver has been polished off, some remains and it is still slightly shiny. The glass has no chips, cracks, or breaks. Gilding is worn in spots. There is also wear to the bottom of the glass dish.

A very detailed, colorful and elegant centerpiece that will brighten up the dining table or sideboard.