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French Green Cut-Glass Epergne Centrepiece Ormolu

$1,706.21List Price

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This is a beautiful large emerald green cut-glass and ormolu French epergne or centrepiece. It is beautifully complimented with hand-painted enamelled decoration as well as expertly cut-glass and exquisite elaborate gilded ormolu mounts. The craftsmanship is second to none throughout all aspects of this piece and it is sure to add an unparalleled touch of class to any Fine dining experience. The lovely piece will look wonderful when you add flowers to the central vase. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 73 x width 60 x depth 41 Dimensions in inches: Height 2 feet, 5 inches x width 2 feet x depth 1 foot, 4 inches Epergne is a type of table centerpiece, usually made of silver, but may be made of any metal or glass or porcelain. An epergne generally has a large central "bowl" or basket sitting on three to five feet. From this center "bowl" radiate branches supporting small baskets, dishes, or candleholders. There may be between two and seven branches. Epergnes were traditionally made from silver, however from around the start of the 20th century glass was also employed. Green is considered the traditional colour of Islam. The Arabic word for "greenness" is mentioned several times in the Quran, describing the state of the inhabitants of paradise. Ormolu (from French 'or moulu', signifying ground or pounded gold) is an 18th-century English term for applying finely ground, high-carat gold in a mercury amalgam to an object of bronze.The mercury is driven off in a kiln leaving behind a gold-coloured veneer known as 'gilt bronze'. The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of nitrate of mercury is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze, followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item was then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury burned off and the gold remained, adhered to the metal object. No true ormolu was produced in France after circa 1830 because legislation had outlawed the use of mercury. Therefore, other techniques were used instead but nothing surpasses the original mercury-firing ormolu method for sheer beauty and richness of colour. Electroplating is the most common modern technique. Ormolu techniques are essentially the same as those used on silver, to produce silver-gilt (also known as vermeil). Please feel free to email or call us to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse. Shipping: We ship worldwide and deliver to Mainland UK addresses free of charge. A shipping cost to all other destinations must be requested prior to purchase. Delivery and return policy: We require that someone be home on the agreed delivery day if applicable, otherwise a redelivery fee will apply. In accordance with distance selling regulations, we offer a 14-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the item. The item must be returned in its original packaging and condition. Unless the item is not as described in a material way, the buyer is responsible for return shipping expenses. Buyers are fully responsible for any customs duties or local taxes that may be incurred on items sent outside of the European Union.

Dimensions:
Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1990
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 061061stDibs: LU95067733603

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