Eighteenth Century multi-branch cut glass Sweetmeat Epergne
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Eighteenth Century multi-branch cut glass Sweetmeat Epergne
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Eighteenth Century multi-branch cut glass Sweetmeat Epergne:
the tall faceted ‘sweetmeat pole’ with lozenge-shaped finial and domed flared base; the two tiers of sinuous branches bearing variously shaped dishes and baskets to hold nuts, jellies, crystallised fruit and other sweets on the dessert table.
English, circa 1770-80, restored.
| Height: | 18" | - | 46.0cm |
| Width: | 14" | - | 35.5cm |
| Projection: | 14" | - | 35.5cm |
cut glass
Often now referred to as 'crystal', the glass was blown and shaped, then passed to a specialist cutter, who would polish and cut patterns to enhance its brilliance.
epergne
Table ornament with metal frame bearing glass posy vases.
finial
Ornament forming a finishing flourish.
