Victorian Silver Table or Centerpiece Jardiniere
Antique Victorian Silver plated, unusual table centerpiece or Jardiniere, with oval form bowl with pierced edge standing or supported by 4 cranes (birds) and decorated with applied garland floral swags and bows; with sheafs of cattails at each end of the bowl. Fitted with copper insert liner. Could not locate hallmarks; in moderate condition: missing 3 ornamental bows
9.5" high ; 13.5" diameter or spread. 8" long copper liner which is 3.75" deep
Inherited
Yes
Hi Margaret,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This is such an unusual and charming piece! I've not been able to find a comparable example upon which to base an attribution but have valued it favorably based on similarly impressive silver-plated table-top jardinières
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Victorian silver plated table-top jardinière
Unattributed maker, American or European, mid to late 19th Century
Of oval section with pierced raised rim tabs over a hammered body decorated with ornamental swags, the ends with stylized palmettos, all supported on four crane-form birds. With a removeable oval-section copper liner. Reportedly unmarked.
9-1/2 inches high, 13-1/2 inches diameter
CONDITION: This centerpiece bowl is lacking three ornamental bows but otherwise appears to be in good condition; value assumes no dents, repairs or losses.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$1,000-1,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia
Thanks for the additional photos, Margaret, very helpful.
This is all set - please let me know if you have questions, concerns, etc....or other items to appraise.
Delia