Description
Antique Amethyst Glass Sterling Centerpiece Fruit Bowl This is a lovely early true amethyst glass antique Victorian fruit bowl centerpiece with sterling silver overlay for formal dining table. Also makes a beautiful flower centerpiece. Size is 10″ wide across the top by 6.25″ tall north to south. The base measures 4.75″ across in diameter. The silver overlay is a mix of floral and flourishes that cover the circumference of the top edge. Curvy open half heart handles comprise the sides for easy passing around the table. The glass is quite thick and strong. This is not the later black amethyst one usually finds. Rather, it is earlier having a more transparent amethyst color with a hint of cranberry. Completely original condition having some light age wear to the silvering which could be easily touched up. No sickness or wear marks to the glass. No chips or flakes or nicks or cracks or any other damage. No repair or modifications of any kind. It came from a one family intergenerational estate and was very well kept over the years. Not easy to find, this is a lovely early silver overlay centerpiece for fruit or flowers to grace any dining table you may have.
