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TitleEpergne
RepositoryHarrow Museum Collection
Ref NoHMC/S/2/2003:9
ObjectNumber2003:9
DateVictorian/Edwardian
DescriptionEpergne. Base is shaped metal: three cornered plate with leaf design moulding, and stands on three ball shaped feet. Four metal branches rise from base into which different size glass vases slot, one in each corner with a fourth in the centre rising above the rest.
CommentsEarly epergnes were generally made of metal, and provided a similar function to that of a cruet set, for oils and dressings bottles. Glass epergnes were introduced towards the end of the 1800s and held sweet treats for dinner guests, or were decorated with flowers to add beauty to the dinner table or sideboard.
Divided into 2003:9a, 9b, 9c, 9d
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Object NameEpergne
MaterialsGlass, metal
LocationOn Display
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