An Early Victorian Silver and Glass Table Centrepiece or Comport Birmingham 1845 by Robinson, Edkins and Aston Sheffield Silver

An Early Victorian Silver and Glass Table Centrepiece or Comport Birmingham 1845 by Robinson, Edkins and Aston Sheffield Silverenquire Very fine early Victorian silver pedestal table centrepiece, pierced and decorated with floral cast rim and three cast acanthus and shell form feet. Supporting a wide hobnail cut lead crystal bowl. The upper part of the silver stand can be unscrewed for easier cleaning. Both parts clearly marked for Birmingham 1845 by Robinson, Edkins and Aston. This is a highly attractive and unusual silver and glass table centrepiece made in the very early

Height to top of handle: 12cm or 5 inches

of baluster form profusely decorated with stags and does in a forest to one side

Weight (all in): 795 g of 28 oz or 25

Weight: 1606 g or 57 oz or 52 ounces Troy

and they complement each other exceedingly well indeed

Diameter of arms: 43cm or 17”

Conforming shell cornered  square shaped sconces

and led to the intricate and varied designs we see from the nineteenth century right through to the modern day - prime examples being produced by Paul Storr

He went on to work as a designer

Supporting a wide hobnail cut lead crystal bowl

Weight: 1170g or 37

Height:  1 inch or 2