The centrepiece of a table is often considered to be the most important decorative element for any occasion. The earliest known English silver centrepieces were used for serving food, however towards the end of the 18th century candle holders were added, and more sculptural forms are found, culminating in some of the most elaborate and richly decorated centrepieces being crafted during the Victorian period. It was also during the 19th century that we first see purely ornamental centrepieces being created.
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Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1906 by Coles & Fryer, this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, has three smaller flower holders around the outside, and a larger central flower holder. The epergne measures 8.5"(21.5cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) in diameter, and weighs 7.3 troy ounces.
£695
Made circa 1880 by Hukin & Heath, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Candelabrum, is a fine example of the Aesthetic Movement, featuring a plain base, and will hold 6 candles. The candelabrum measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 10.5"(26.5cm) wide and deep.
£795
Made circa 1880, this striking, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Centrepiece, stands on Ram horn legs, and features a varicoloured glass dish and trumpet vase. The centrepiece measures 22"(56cm) tall, by 17"(43.5cm) wide, by 9"(23cm) deep.
£2,275
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 2000 by T. Stocks, this striking, modernist design, Sterling Silver Candelabrum, will hold 5 candles at different heights, and would make a stunning centrepiece for a modern home. The candelabrum measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) wide, by 8.25"(21cm) deep, and is filled for balance.
£2,275
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by John Touliet, this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, features an oval glass dish supported by a neoclassical silver stand, with Adam style detailing. The centrepiece measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 11.5"(29cm) wide, by 8"(20cm) deep, and without the glass the frame weighs 20 troy ounces.
£2,795
Made circa 1815, this very attractive, Regency Period, Antique Old Sheffield Plate Epergne, features 4 side glass bowls a larger central glass bowl, and an ornate frame. The epergne measures 12"(30.5cm) tall, by 20"(51cm) wide, by 19.5"(49.5cm) deep.
£2,975
Hallmarked in London in 1937 by R. E. Stone, this very stylish suite of 3 Sterling Silver Dishes, are in the Art Deco taste, with shaped sides, and standing on four semi circular feet. The larger dish measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 12.25"(31cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep. The two smaller dishes measure 1.5"(4cm) tall, by 5.5"(14.5cm) wide, by 3"(8cm) deep and the set together weighs 35 troy ounces.
£3,475
Designed by Alex Styles, manufactured by Wakely & Wheeler in London in 1961, and retailed by Garrard & Co. of 112 Regent Street London, this stunning Sterling Silver Centrepiece, features a superb cutwork cover featuring an abstract elongated star design, which has been hand cut using a piercing saw. The interior has been gold plated, which contrasts beautifully with the polished silver exterior. The centrepiece measures 2.25"(6cm) tall, by 13"(33cm) wide, by 4.25"(11cm) deep, and weighs 28.3 troy ounces.
£3,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1927 by P. Ashbury & Sons, this handsome, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, stands on four scroll feet, and features ribbon and reed detailing, acanthus scroll and shell borders, and acanthus detailed handles. The centrepiece measures 11"(28cm) tall, by 14.5"(37cm) from handle to handle, by 8.5"(21.5cm) deep and weighs 63.2 troy ounces.
£4,275
Hallmarked in Sheffield between 1896 and 1901 by James Dixon & Sons, this attractive suite of Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Dishes, comprises a central large dish, and 4 smaller additional dishes, all featuring pierced decoration to the body and foot, and ornate borders. The suite together weighs 49.9 troy ounces.
The larger dish measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by 14.75"(37.5cm) wide, by 11"(28cm) deep. The smaller dishes each measure 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) wide, by 5.25"(13.5cm) deep.
£4,475
Made circa 1930 by the Bremer Werkstätten für Kunstgewerbliche Silberarbeiten (the Bremen Workshops for Handcrafted Silverwork), this incredibly stylish, Art Deco design, German 835 Standard Silver Candelabrum, will hold 6 candles, and would make a very stylish centrepiece. The candelabrum measures 15.25"(38.5cm) tall, by 13.5"(34cm) wide and deep, and weighs 53.2 troy ounces.
£4,675
Hallmarked in London in 1957 by Mappin & Webb, this striking, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, is an elegant centrepiece for any table. The rose bowl measures 7.5"(19cm) tall, by 11.5(29cm) from handle to handle, by 10.25"(26.5cm) deep, and weighs 68.26 troy ounces.
£4,775
Made circa 1880, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Centrepiece, features a central glass bowl, and three smaller side bowls. The centrepiece is naturalistic in style, modelled as an intwined vine under which two sheep are shading from the sun. The centrepiece measures 25.5"(65cm) tall, by 18"(46cm) in spread.
£4,795
Carrying plate marks for 1884 by Elkington & Co., this charming, Antique, Victorian Silver Plate Centrepiece, is in the naturalistic form, modelled as a giraffe standing under a palm tree which supports a glass bowl. The centrepiece measures 22"(56cm) tall, by 14.5"(37cm) in diameter.
£5,475
Hallmarked in London in 1978 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish, modernist design, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, features four holders for candles (or flowers), and a cast and gilt flower design top. The centrepiece measures 2.75"(7cm) tall, by 9"(23cm) in diameter, and weighs 16.5 troy ounces.
£5,875
Hallmarked in London in 1876 by Samuel Smily with the matching plateau hallmarked in Birmingham in 1876 by Horace Woodward & Co., this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, holds a glass vase and a glass dish, and features Cellini pattern decoration. The centrepiece on the plateau measures 22.5"(57cm) tall by 11"(28cm) in diameter.
£6,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1909 by John & William Deakin, this stylish, Art Nouveau, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne or Centrepiece is very large, just the thing for a big dining room, and features a central trumpet vase and three hanging baskets. The epergne measures 24"(61cm) tall, by 15"(38cm) in diameter and weighs 117 troy ounces.
£7,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Martin, Hall & Co., this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece Dish, features pierced decoration to the stand and dish, and shaped gadroon borders. The centrepiece measures 10.5"(26.5cm) tall, by 16"(41cm) wide, and weighs and substantial 78.9 troy ounces (2454g).
£8,475
Hallmarked in London in 1900 by Elkington & Co., this impressive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, could be used as a trophy, a wine cooler, or as an oversized beer tankard. The centrepiece stands on thee recumbent lion feet, their front paws resting on balls, and features chased acanthus and scroll decoration throughout, and a lion rampant finial holding a vacant shield. The centrepiece measures 13"(33cm) tall, by 7.5"(19cm) in diameter, by 11"(28cm) handle to rim and weighs 90 troy ounces.
£8,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this stylish, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, is modelled as a gentleman holding a greyhound and standing under a palm tree. The centrepiece measures 18"(46cm) tall, by 13"(33cm) wide, by 15.5"(39.5cm) deep, and the silver weighs 92.9 troy ounces.
£9,975
Hallmarked in London in 1871 & 1874 by Alexander Macrae, this striking pair of Antqiue Sterling Silver Compotes, are in the Egyptian Revival style, featuring Anubis masks to each foot, and palm tree supports to the glass dishes. Each compote measures 12.25"(31cm) tall, by 10.25"(26cm) in diameter and together they weigh 70 troy ounces.
£11,975
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1900 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, is in the Monteith design, with a shaped rim, and cast lion mask drop ring handles. The bowl measures 9.25"(23.5cm) tall, by 13"(33cm) in diameter, and weighs 91.32 troy ounces.
£11,975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1910 by Elkington & Co., this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Épergne, is a fine reproduction of a George II period Rococo design example, featuring 4 removable round side dishes, and a larger oval basket to the centre. The epergne measures 14"(36cm) tall, by 19"(48cm) wide, by 16.5"(42cm) deep, and weighs 112 troy ounces.
£12,750
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Charles Stuart Harris, this stunning and large, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, is oval in shape, and features ornate chased decoration to the body and foot, and shaped gadroon borders. The centrepiece measures 8.25"(21cm) tall, by 19.25"(49cm) wide, by 14"(35.5cm) deep, and weighs a substantial feeling 86.6 troy ounces.
£12,975
Made in Paris circa 1830 by Odiot, this spectacular, Antique First Quality French Silver Centrepiece Jardinière & Plateau, has an oval bowl with removable liner, beautifully detailed with fluting, floral garland swags and applied bows, standing on a round pedestal base with lion's paw feet. There is wreath borders around the foot of the bowl, which follows through around the plateau. The jardinière measures 17.5"(45cm) tall, by 23"(58cm) from handle to handle, by 13"(33cm) deep. The mirror plateau measures 16"(42cm) in diameter and 3"(7.5cm) tall.
£17,675
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1873 by Fenton Brothers Ltd., this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece and Suite of 8 Dishes, features wonderfully ornate decoration throughout. The centrepiece features a glass vase for flowers, and measures 19.75"(50cm) tall, by 10.5"(27cm) in diameter, each of the four oval dishes measure 4"(10cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 7.5"(19cm) deep, and each of the four round dishes measure 5.25"(13cm) tall, by 7"(18cm) in diameter. The total silver weight is 133.7 troy ounces.
£17,950
Titled "Cidade" due to its futuristic cityscape design, commissioned by renowned antiques firm Mallett for their contemporary Meta Collection, and conceived and created by the design duo Barber and Osgerby, responsible, among other items, for the London 2012 Olympic torch, this candle laden ‘Surtout de Table’ is reminiscent of the tradition of the 18th century favoured by Louis XIV, where silver candlesticks were used in number on a polished silver base to multiply the candlelight. Made circa 2009 this amazing gilt Britannia Standard Silver Centrepiece comprises of seven candlesticks on a rectangular curved corner base measuring 19 inches x 12 inches (48cm x 30.5cm). It weighs 259 troy oz in total.
£18,975
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Joseph Heming, this incredible, Edwardian, Antique Britannia Standard Silver Bowl, is wonderfully chased with acanthus and floral detailing, and striking lion mask drop ring handles. The bowl measures 11.25"(28.5cm) tall, by 13.5"(34.5cm) in diameter, and weighs a substantial 138 troy ounces.
£19,750
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1890 and 1895 by Elkington & Co., this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece Suite, comprises an oval central silver and glass dish, and a round pair of silver and glass side dishes, all ornate in design, with fauns supporting the dishes which are detailed with floral and acanthus motifs.
The central dish measures 9"(23cm) tall, by 13.5"(34cm) wide, by 7"(18cm) deep, and the side dishes measure 9.5"(24cm) tall, by 6.75"(17cm) in diameter. The set together weighs 138 troy ounces.
£19,750
Hallmarked in London in 1854 by Barnards, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, features a central glass bowl and 5 spaces for candles. The centrepiece is richly decorated, featuring shell and scroll motifs, and stands on a triangular base. The centrepiece measures 29"(74cm) tall, by 18.5"(47cm) in spread, and weighs 178 troy ounces.
£24,750
Hallmarked in London in 1892 by D. & J. Wellby, this impressive, nine basket, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, is a fine example of Adam style design, featuring pierced work throughout, neoclassical decoration, four round baskets, four oval baskets and a larger oval basket on the top. The epergne measures 15"(38cm) tall, by 20"(51cm) wide, by 18"(46cm) deep and weighs 119.5 troy ounces.
£26,975
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1834 by Robinson, Edkins & Aston, this truly stunning, William IV, Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece, has a central glass bowl, 4 smaller bowls which can be switched for silver sconces to allow the use of candles, and is engraved with a coat of arms to one side. The centrepiece measures 17.5"(44cm) tall, by 16"(41cm) wide and deep, and weighs 146 troy ounces. The coat of arms is that of Reverend Allan Smith Masters.
£29,750
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Garrard & Co. Ltd, this stunning Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Model of a Stag, is realistically cast and chased, and stands on a marble base. The stag model on the base measures a very impressive 21.5"(55cm) tall, by 18"(45.5cm) wide, by 8.25"(21cm) deep.
£32,975
Hallmarked in London in 1790 by Thomas Pitts, this attractive, Antique, George III period, Sterling Silver Epergne, is in the Neoclassical style, standing on four ball and claw feet, and featuring cast, pierced and engraved decoration throughout, with 8 smaller oval side dishes, and a larger oval dish to the centre. The epergne measures 16.25"(41.5cm) tall, by 27.5"(70cm) wide, by 23"(58.5cm) deep and weighs 105.75 troy ounces.
£34,975
Hallmarked in London in 1847 by Benjamin Smith III, this stunning, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra Suite, comprises a pair of 3 light candelabra, and central 4 light candelabrum, which would provide a wonderful display on a table. Each piece is decorated with acanthus leaves, and features removable nozzles, and scrolling acanthus arms.
The central 4 light candelabrum measures 22.5"(57cm) tall, by 17.5"(44.5cm) wide, by 16"(40.5cm) deep, and each of the 3 light candelabra measures 23.5"(60cm) tall, by 19.75"(50.5cm) wide, by 7.5"(19cm) deep.
£35,975
Hallmarked in London in 1840 by William Bateman & Daniel Ball, for Rundle, Bridge and Rundle, this incredible and very large, Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Candelabrum, holds 7 candles, and features wonderful acanthus and scroll decoration throughout. The candelabrum measures 32"(82cm) tall, by 25"(63.5cm) in spread, and weighs an impressive 390 troy ounces.
The coat of arms is that of Lord Edward Heneage, 1st Baron Heneage.
William Bateman & Daniel Ball entered their mark in partnership in December 1839, and the partnership was dissolved in 1843. Examples of their work can be found in the Royal Collection.
£44,750
Hallmarked in Birmingham between 1873 and 1885 by Elkington & Co., this incredible, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Suite of Dessert Stands, is in the Egyptian Revival style, and comprises a large centrepiece with 3 small glass side dishes, and a larger central glass dish, a pair of medium size dessert stands with glass dishes and gilt figures of sphinxes to the bases, and a smaller pair of dessert stands with glass dishes. The silver of the suite weighs an impressive 347 troy ounces.
The central dessert stand measures 28"(71cm) tall, by 18"(46cm) in diameter. The 2 medium dessert stands measures 17.25"(44cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) in diameter. The 2 smaller dessert stands measure 9.5"(24cm) tall, by 9.25"(23.5cm) in diameter.
£57,975
Hallmarked circa 2000 by Patrick Mavros, this quite stunning, Sterling Silver Centrepiece Suite, would make a wonderful African landscape scene on any table, and comprises 9 freestanding elephant models, 4 acacia tree candle holders, and a central 'tree of lights' candelabrum with 3 fixed elephant models to the base. In total the suite weighs 683 troy ounces, and will hold 12 candles when all candle holders are being used.
The tree of lights candelabrum measures 16.5"(42cm) tall, by 17"(43cm) wide, by 16"(40.5cm) deep. The 3 larger tree candle holders measure approximately 8.5"(21.5cm) tall, by 18"(46cm) by 12"(30.5cm) deep. The smaller tree candle holder measures 5.5"(14cm) tall, by 10"(25.5cm) wide, by 6.5"(16.5cm) deep. The freestanding elephant models are of various sizes, 2 are unnamed, the other 7 models are named; Boadicia, Ahmed, Joao, Ume, Ndlulamiti, Kaume & Boy.
£74,750