Depression Glass Epergne Centrepiece with Pewter Base
A spelter and glass epergne centrepiece, circa 1930 with three pressed depression green glass tulip shaped vases with iris and arches design, raised on a cast pewter base with vine leaf decoration. Height 14.76 in., width 12.99 in.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Spelter - Spelter was the name given to an alloy of zinc and brass or copper used in the 19th century for statuary and lighting. It is a brittle bluish-white metal. It was used as a cheap replacement for bronze, but being brittle easily breaks and can't be repaired. When finished it can often be mistaken for bronze, but if discreet a scratch on the base displays shows a greyish colour, the metal is spelter, if a golden colour the metal is most likely bronze.
This item has been included into following indexes:
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Australian glass
- Depression 64
- pressed 11
- centrepieces and comports - glass objects 247
- epergnes - glass objects 157
