Neoclassical Silver-plate Centerpiece

Description:

Neoclassical Silver-plate Centerpiece, the central tazza with glass liner and two loop handles cast as laurel wreaths raised on a plinth with a two outer reticulated galleries on scrolled bracket feet, unmarked, ht. 16 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800

Scattered loss to plated surface, base metal showing through. Tazza slightly loose from base (needs to be tightened). Minor surface abrasions. Underside of plinth with lead solder along upper joint (some visible from exterior) and stabilizing bracket applied to one foot of side gallery (other looks like it may have had a bracket at one point).


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