Centrepiece Collection

Flapper headpiece 1912
Woman wearing a flapper style headpiece with cabochon stone and plumes in the centre. 1912

The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth:… the illuminated fountain at the ball..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Naval Festival at Portsmouth: the Illuminated Fountain at the ball given by the Mayor, 1865. 'The decorations, which had been intrusted to Mr

Testimonial presented by the Liberal electors of Halifax to Mr. James Stansfeld, M.P., 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented by the Liberal electors of Halifax to Mr. James Stansfeld, M.P., 1864. 'Mr. James Stansfeld...lately resigned his office as one of the Lords of the Admiralty in consequence

Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Mr. R. Birkin, ex-Mayor of Nottingham, 1864. 'The gift...consists of a six-branch candelabrum, or epergne, which was manufactured by Messrs

Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to the Bishop of Tasmania from the students of the Normal College, Cheltenham, 1864....a piece of plate which was presented to Dr

Testimonial to Major-General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh, late Surveyor-General of India, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Major-General Sir Andrew Scott Waugh, late Surveyor-General and Superintendent of the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, 1862

Testimonial to Dr. Lindley, from the Royal Horticultural Society, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Dr. Lindley, from the Royal Horticultural Society, 1864. Solid silver epergne designed and made by Williams and Co. silversmiths, expressing thanks for Dr

Testimonial to Colonel Gore Browne, late Governor of New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Colonel Gore Browne, late Governor of New Zealand, 1864. The testimonial, which is very handsome, consists of a centre epergne and two dessert stands

Plate for presentation to Mr. Capreol [?] by his Fellow Citizens of Toronto, Canada West, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Plate for presentation to Mr. Capreol by his Fellow Citizens of Toronto, Canada West, 1858. Gift expressing gratitude...for the valuable services rendered by [Mr

Testimonial to Mr. Fuller, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial to Mr. Fuller, 1858. The testimonial which we have engraved was intended to be presented to the late Mr. Eliott Fuller, but, his death occurring before the completion of the work

Plate presented to the Rev. Alfred Williams, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Plate presented to the Rev. Alfred Williams, 1854....the congregation of Berkeley Chapel, John-street, Berkeley-square, desirous of presenting their late minister with a parting testimonial of their

The Royal Table, and Mayoralty Insignia, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Table, and Mayoralty Insignia, 1850. Banquet held in York to celebrate the forthcoming Great Exhibition. The centrepiece was...a magnificent ornamental design of M

Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Goodwood Cup, 1862. The racing trophy selected for the Goodwood Cup, which was won by Lord William Powlett's Tim Whiffler, is a silver candelabrum, or centrepiece

Silver surtout of the Duke of Magenta, in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Silver surtout of the Duke of Magenta, in the International Exhibition, 1862. The gold and silver works of the French establishment of M

The International Exhibition: group of glass by Powell and Sons, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: group of glass by Powell and Sons, 1862. Within the memory of many of our readers, art was applied almost exclusively to the decoration of works for the wealthier

Testimonial presented to Richard Spooner Esq. Commissioner of Customs at Bombay, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented to Richard Spooner Esq. Commissioner of Customs at Bombay, 1862. Silverware consisting of...one large centrepiece or epergne, with tripod base

Testimonials presented to the Right Hon. Thomas Milner Gibson, M.P. by the Association... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Testimonials presented to the Right Hon. Thomas Milner Gibson, M.P. by the Association for the Abolition of the Taxes on Knowledge, 1862. Mr

Miniature Painting on Ivory, Lady Enjoying Drink
3610029 Miniature Painting on Ivory, Lady Enjoying Drink by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. Part VIII
Part VIII of a series of sketches, this one shows a glamorous young lady having dinner at a table, laden with glasses, drinks and a fanciful centrepiece

Building of Constitution Arch
The building of Constitution Arch. Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde

Beauty Carrying a Wedding Decoration, c. 1735. Creator: Nishimura Shigenobu
Beauty Carrying a Wedding Decoration, c. 1735

Table Centerpiece, London, 1768. Creator: Denis ReneGastecloux
Table Centerpiece, London, 1768

Epergne, Paris, c. 1810 / 20. Creator: Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Epergne, Paris, c. 1810/20

Table Centerpiece, Turin, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Table Centerpiece, Turin, c. 1750

Centerpiece, Bohemia, c. 1840 / 50. Creator: Bohemia Glass
Centerpiece, Bohemia, c. 1840/50

Candelabra, Bohemia, c. 1840 / 50. Creator: Bohemia Glass
Candelabra, Bohemia, c. 1840/50

Coronation of Charles XI, Stockholm, December 20, 1672, 1672. Creator: Georg Christoph Eimmart
Coronation of Charles XI, Stockholm, December 20, 1672, 1672

Centrepiece, late 19th-early 20th century (ormolu-mounted glass)
4065337 Centrepiece, late 19th-early 20th century (ormolu-mounted glass) by French School; 20x67x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Marzipan work (photo)
5991414 Marzipan work (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marzipan work. Illustration for Progressive Catering, A Comprehensive Treatment of Food)

Table set for a banquet at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380734 Table set for a banquet at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Vintage 19th century photograph: Wellington Arch, also known as Constitution Arch or as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park

Army Service Corps Centrepiece (b / w photo)
1605158 Army Service Corps Centrepiece (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Army Service Corps Centrepiece)

The Trophy of the First Battalion Royal Scots (engraving)
1603811 The Trophy of the First Battalion Royal Scots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trophy of the First Battalion Royal Scots)

Plan and decoration for a table, from Le Cannameliste Francais
CHT164274 Plan and decoration for a table, from Le Cannameliste Francais by Joseph Gilliers, published in Nancy by Jean Baptiste Hiacinthe Leclerc in 1768 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Yacht trophy centrepiece, 1887 (silver)
486989 Yacht trophy centrepiece, 1887 (silver) by Tiffany & Company; length: 52.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

A Tiffany & Co. exposition centrepiece and two three-light candelabrum
1195138 A Tiffany & Co. exposition centrepiece and two three-light candelabrum, made for the 1939 Worlds Fair, c.1939 (silver)

Drawing of a silver oval-shaped basket, House of Carl Faberge (pencil & w / c on paper)
1109019 Drawing of a silver oval-shaped basket, House of Carl Faberge (pencil & w/c on paper) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Centrepiece bowl, Copenhagen, 1945-77 (silver)
5675230 Centrepiece bowl, Copenhagen, 1945-77 (silver) by Jensen, Georg (1866-1935); length: 35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grape pattern, oval, the pedestal foot with applied grapevine)

Wedding gfits presented to the Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh
Wedding gift presented to the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh by the Corporation of the City of London. Date: 1875

Nef belonging to Empress Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) 1804 (silver-gilt)
XIR180172 Nef belonging to Empress Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) 1804 (silver-gilt) by Auguste, Henry (1759-1816); Chateau de Fontainebleau, Seine-et-Marne, France; French, out of copyright

The pastry department at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380767 The pastry department at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Victorian table garniture, 1879 (silver & silver-gilt with glass)
3899947 Victorian table garniture, 1879 (silver & silver-gilt with glass) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mark of Elkington & Co. London)

Victorian tree-form three-light centrepiece, c. 1883 (silver plate & cut glass)
3899879 Victorian tree-form three-light centrepiece, c.1883 (silver plate & cut glass) by English School, (19th century); height: 60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mark of Elkington & Co)

Chinoiserie eperge, 1759 (silver)
3090940 Chinoiserie eperge, 1759 (silver) by Pitts, Thomas (fl.1737-93); 56x74 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Centrepiece for Mess-Table of 93rd Foot Regiment (engraving)
1104736 Centrepiece for Mess-Table of 93rd Foot Regiment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centrepiece for Mess-Table of 93rd Foot Regiment)

Nef belonging the the Cardinal de Lorraine, 1579 (shell & gilded silver)
XIR208585 Nef belonging the the Cardinal de Lorraine, 1579 (shell & gilded silver) by French School, (16th century); Basilica of Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, France; French, out of copyright

Centerpiece, 1838-1848 (silver gilt)
499950 Centerpiece, 1838-1848 (silver gilt) by Odiot, Charles Nicolas (1789-1868); h:37.00 w:30.20 d:25.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Made for Louis Philippe (1773-1850)

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"Captivating Centrepieces: A Glimpse into Timeless Elegance" Step back in time to the enchanting era of 1912, where flapper headpieces adorned the heads of fashionable women, exuding grace and glamour. Transport yourself to Les Rendez-vous De Madame De Z. , Part VIII, a captivating painting that captures the essence of opulence and grandeur. Marvel at the majestic Constitution Arch as it stands tall, symbolizing strength and unity amidst its construction. Immerse yourself in a festive feast during the reign of Henry VI, where Christmas celebrations were filled with merriment and indulgence. Behold an exquisite centerpiece crafted by William Pitts and Joseph Preedy in 1792 - a harmonious blend of silver and glass that radiates sophistication. Witness Beauty Carrying a Wedding Decoration through Nishimura Shigenobu's artistic creation from c. 1735 - an embodiment of elegance on her special day. Discover London's table centerpiece from 1768 by Denis ReneGastecloux - a masterpiece that graced lavish banquets with its intricate design. Admire Pierre-Philippe Thomire's stunning epergne from Paris (c. 1810/20) - an ornate centerpiece that adds splendor to any dining setting. Uncover Turin's mysterious table centerpiece (c. 1750), created by an unknown artist whose craftsmanship leaves us mesmerized even today. Experience Bohemia Glass' extraordinary creations through their breathtaking centerpieces (c. 1840/50) and dazzling candelabra (c. 1840/50). Finally, witness Georg Christoph Eimmart's depiction of Charles XI's coronation in Stockholm on December 20th, 1672 - an event marked by regal magnificence for centuries to come. These centrepieces transcend time, reminding us of the everlasting allure they hold within their intricate details and timeless beauty.