Edward John Barnard Centerpieces

Round pierced centerpiece on feet made entirely by hand. The outline of the centerpiece was hand-pierced with a scroll pattern and finished with a border made with the casting techni...

American Victorian silver plate round scalloped shaped bowl with beaded top rim.  

Centerpiece in silver, beautifully decorated edges, with flower embroidery.

A rare and lovely example of a Victorian novelty item and splendour to be used to travel around the dining table to offer wine o ones guests. A lovely quality Silver Plate Wine Carriage...

A fabulously impressive later matched 19th century High Victorian sculptural pink and white art glass fancy bowl with ruffle crimped scalloped edge and waved form, resting on a fine quality antique American quadruple silver plate...

Victorian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1870. Curved and asymmetrical ovoid bowl. Raised and narrow end applied cast figure of nut-nibbling squirrel...

A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works. The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth. Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.” These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...

Entirely handmade solid sterling silver centerpiece. The shaped and edged oval bowl with a double line rim, rests on a foot which is also oval shaped. The body of the centerpiece is...

Late 19th century sterling silver footed centerpiece bowl with exterior floral band design details and gold wash interior. The centerpiece bowl is in great antique condition. Minor w...

A large fine Victorian silver plate and handcut crystal epergne centrepiece with two branch supporting two crystal bowls and one large crystal bowl ...

Beautiful and finely detailed French sterling silver centerpiece, featuring classic swags and urns supported by bone corinthian columns and raised on ball feet, circa 1900.

Versatile and elegant best describe this Mid-Century compote with weighted sterling silver base. We see being used as a centerpiece on a table as well as a jewelry holder on a vanity...