Old Sheffield Plate Epergne and Small Plateau, second quarter 19th century, the epergne with central knop-form baluster with four scrolling arms supporting a gadrooned circular frame and four out-scrolled arms, each terminating in a smaller frame, the frames fitted with later cut glass bowls, the whole above a rounded and concave square plinth raised on four acanthus-crested lion's paw feet, h. 14", w. 22-3/4", together with a small circular plateau, with ogee-molded frame and shaped rocaille skirt and feet, fitted with a conforming mirrored plate, h. 2-3/4", dia. 12-1/2".

Good. Both pieces show evidence of later electroplating, and general wear associated with age. The epergne has some bleed-through to the copper, especially at the relief on the large knop and the reeding of the central supports. The glass in generally good condition with scattered chips and frits on the edge, especially the smaller outer bowls. The plateau has some wear to the details but no losses or bleed-through. The mirrored plate has some surface scratches, with some flaking and losses to the silvering, especially around the perimeter. No manufacturer's marks. Note that these are two separate pieces and are not a set; the epergne is not made to sit on the plateau, which is slightly smaller.