Spiral Fluted Silver Centrepiece
A large .900 European silver centrepiece or jardiniere, mid to late 19th century, the impressive oval form centrepiece having a striking spiral fluted design throughout with a gallery style pierced acanthus leaf border, applied fern frond style handles and raised on a pierced foliate base; stamped 900 underside with an additional partial mark. Silver weight 2035g. Height 9.84 in. Width 19.09 in. Depth 9.84 in.
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- 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.
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