The elaborate epergne, made by Thomas Pitts of London in 1761, bespeaks the chinoiserie influence on late rococo English decorative arts. |
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The two-level epergne, with a flared top for flowers and lower tier for fruit, frequently was used for the centre of the dining table. |
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The epergne, or centrepiece, enjoyed popularity in the 18th century. |
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Why, I was admiring the beautiful epergne in the drawing room. |
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An exquisite floral arrangement of Freedom roses, red ginger, Stargazer lilies, and white alstroemeria were held in an 1840 Sheffield epergne. |
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This is a lovely antique vaseline glass epergne. |
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