Elegant Victorian Era American Meridan Silver Plate Company of Meriden, Connecticut, Figural Stag Epergne Centre Piece, Height 16.25″, Circa 1880-1895

This exceptionally elegant, Victorian dining table centre piece was manufactured between 1880 and 1895 by the renowned Meriden Silver Plate Company of Meriden, Connecticut. Standing approximately 16.25 inches tall, this stunning epergne served as the ultimate visual showpiece of the High-Victorian dining experience, engineered to host a multi-layered display of flowers and delicacies. The structural design features a tall, central cut-and-etched glass trumpet horn designed for cascading floral arrangements, flanked by two lower matching glass side cups meant for holding sweets, finger foods, or bonbons.

Setting this exquisite piece apart from standard Victorian table decor is its highly desirable figural element, which showcases an incredibly detailed, realistic grazing stag nestled atop the circular pedestal base. The entire structure is crafted from fine silver plate over white metal, heavily ornamented with flowing scrolls and organic textures typical of late 19th-century American luxury hollowware. The underside of the base bears the authentic Meriden Silver Plate Company maker stamp, complete with their signature winged lion emblem and the specific design mold pattern number 2415.

This rare, complete three-glass specimen represents the peak of American silver artistry from the legendary “Silver City” era, making it an elite acquisition for collectors of fine Victorian tableware or antique figural silver.

Dimensions: width 9″ x depth diameter of circular base 4.24″ x height 16.75″