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
Dimensions
9.5" high ; 13.5" diameter or spread. 8" long copper liner which is 3.75" deep
Acquired From:
Inherited
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
