Egyptian Revival Silver-plate Centerpiece and Plateau

Description:

Egyptian Revival Silver-plate Centerpiece and Plateau, late 19th/early 20th century, unmarked, the centerpiece with an oval platform framed by beaded and Greek Key fret rim on a stem with four arms terminating a plinth with four seated sphinxes, ht. 11 3/4, the oval plateau with a mirrored surface raised on four sphinx-form legs, lg. 27 in.
Estimate $800-1,200


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