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Antique Victorian 8-Trumpet Horn Glass Epergne Centerpiece Vase
Description:
This antique late 19th to early 20th-century Victorian/Edwardian flexible wire table garniture centerpiece vase epergne is pre-owned and survives in mint antique condition. This exceptional piece of historical dining decor features a fully bendable and posable stiff wire armature meticulously hand-wrapped in its original gold silk/metallic thread, allowing the entire 12-inch length to be custom-shaped, snaked, or curved gracefully across a formal dining display.
Adorning the winding armature is an incredibly rare, fully intact array of hand-blown floral elements and molded foliage, including:
3 Distinct Variegated Opalescent Blossoms: Each individual flower head is completely unique, showcasing true artisan hand-blown variation. One flower features soft pastel pink radiating spokes; the second displays a dense, milky-white porcelain opacity with a soft pink blushing rim; and the third exhibits a dramatic, rich swirl of deep magenta, violet, and peach tones.
9 Smaller Clear Glass Accent Blossoms: Intricately clustered in groups of three, hugging the base of each colored focal flower.
10 Molded Glass Leaves: Featuring crisp, pressed vertical vein textures seamlessly distributed along the framework.
Each individual flower and leaf element is meticulously hand-wired onto the flexible framework. Spaced evenly along the piece are eight matching rings designed to support the complete set of eight original, 4-inch tall removable clear blown-glass trumpet horns.
The trumpet tubes showcase exceptional artisan hand-work, featuring a highly stylized scalloped, wavy ruffled rim at the top. A heavy, hand-applied glass trailing coil (rigaree) wraps seamlessly all the way up the body to the very lip, acting as both an ornate decorative accent and a physical support ridge when resting inside the wire framework.
This multi-vial centerpiece vase was historically intended to be woven around formal table displays, candlesticks, or punch bowls, with the removable glass inserts filled with water to hold delicate fresh-cut stems, small flower buds, or trailing ferns.
Condition:
Mint antique condition. This rare centerpiece vase has survived entirely intact with absolutely no chips, cracks, flea bites, structural breaks, or repairs to any of the glass elements. All eight matching removable glass trumpet horns are fully present and free of damage. The original gold-wrapped thread on the flexible wire framework remains securely intact with only light, expected surface wear consistent with age and authenticity.
Approximate Measurements:
Total Length: Approximately 12 inches (1 foot) in its natural, gently curved display position.
Glass Trumpet Horn Height: Exactly 4 inches tall per individual horn.
📦 Professional White-Glove Shipping Guarantee:
To ensure this museum-quality mint condition Victorian centerpiece vase arrives in pristine condition, it will be taken directly to a professional shipping center to be custom-wrapped and double-boxed under a certified Pack & Ship Guarantee. The 8 clear glass trumpet tubes will be safely lifted out, individually bubble-wrapped, and secured in their own internal protective box. Shipping costs reflect this professional, premium handling and full commercial insurance coverage.
