ANTIQUE 19thC GEORGIAN SOLID SILVER IMPRESSIVE FIGURAL CENTREPIECE, LONDON c1828

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19th Century Regency Silver centerpiece, on a triangular base embellished with acanthus leaves, each foot surmounted by cast stags, profusely applied with acorn leaves in relief, the stem shaped as three large classical figures holding a cornucopia, the centre is applied with a large cast armorial depicting two flags and military-related objects, the removable bowl chased and pierced with grapevine. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1828 (n), Maker's mark "WE" for William Eley II.

REFERENCE NUMBER: A3365

19th Century Regency Silver centerpiece, on a triangular base embellished with acanthus leaves, each foot surmounted by cast stags, profusely applied with acorn leaves in relief, the stem shaped as three large classical figures holding a cornucopia, the centre is applied with a large cast armorial depicting two flags and military-related objects, the removable bowl chased and pierced with grapevine. Hallmarked English silver (925), London, year 1828 (n), Maker's mark "WE" for William Eley II.

REFERENCE NUMBER: A3365

DESCRIPTION

Antique 19th Century large and impressive Regency Solid Silver centerpiece, on a triangular base embellished with acanthus leaves, each foot surmounted by cast stags (matching the engraved family crest), profusely applied with acorn leaves in relief, the stem shaped as three large classical figures holding a cornucopia, the centre is applied with a large cast armorial depicting two flags and military-related objects, the removable bowl chased and pierced with grapevine.

The piece is engraved with a coat of arms with a family crest above matching the cast stags on a rope, the flags in the cast armorial also depicting a coat of arms and crests (hunting horn and Tudor rose) and the initials R.Y F.C, the other flag depicting a cypher "crowned GR".
Each part is Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1828 (n), Maker's mark "WE" for William Eley II.

CONDITION

In Great Condition - No damage.

SIZE

Total Height: 54cm
Base Width: 42cm
Bowl Width: 39cm
Total Silver Weight: 8070g