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Epergne

Date1763
Object PlaceLondon, England, British Isles, Europe
MediumPierced, chased and engraved silver
ClassificationsSilver
Dimensionsunmeasured
Credit LineCity of Detroit Purchase
Object number29.312
DescriptionNine basket epergne. Eight small shallow baskets, borders of pierced flowers, leaves and love knots, each engraved in center with crowned lion. Deep center basket, pierced geometric filigree pattern, border of flowers, leaves and love knots, engraved with coat-of-arms of the Countess of Suffolk in center, on ribbon underneath coat-of-arms is engraved "Nous Mantien Drois"
On View
Not on view
Locations
  • Storage - Long-term   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), East Wing, Euro. Sculpture & Decorative Art
Pitcher
c. 1893
Bowl
6th/7th Century
Spoon
4th/6th Century AD
Vase
c. 1920
vase
c. 1920
Ink Stand
early 20th Century