Antique Clear Murano Glass 7-Mount Epergne Centerpiece With Mirrored Base

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Venetian/Murano clear art glass epergne centerpiece, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. This highly manipulated, mouth-blown clear … Read more Venetian/Murano clear art glass epergne centerpiece, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. This highly manipulated, mouth-blown clear glass set relies entirely on masterful glassmaking techniques to create a show-stopping centerpiece that beautifully catches and amplifies ambient light.
The centerpiece features a multi-tiered, architectural layout designed to hold flower arrangements or stand alone as a sculptural statement piece. The central fluted trumpet rises dramatically above three surrounding small vases. The glass bodies are intricately detailed with hand-applied rigaree trailing ribbons and crimped, ruffled rims.
True to authentic period construction, the removable glass components feature their original small metal tips (ferrules) at the stems, allowing them to slot securely into a glass receiving collar fixed directly to the heavy, integrated mirrored plateau base.
There are decorative leaves or fleur de lis between each of the smaller vases and one is missing, but condition is otherwise exceptional. See less