Silver plated epergne with kangaroo and glass vases
A silver plated epergne by James Dixon & Sons, the shaped based on foliate feet supporting a pair of kangaroos and acanthus scrolls issuing three glass trumpet vases, maker James Dixon & Sons, retailed by A. Saunders, Sydney, late 19th century, height 15.75 in.
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Register Now to view actual auction price for this item.
- Acanthus - A stylized leaf motif, one of the primary decorative elements of classical Greek and Roman architecture, derived from the genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Mediterranean area. It is a common element in classical Greek and Roman design, and is often seen in Corinthian and Composite order columns and used as a decorative element in English, European and Australian furniture, particularly on the curve of a leg, and as decoration for a corbel.
- Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
This item has been included into following indexes:
