a decorative centerpiece that may have compartments or branches for fruits, flowers, etc
A French term used to describe a special decorative vessel popular in the 19th century. It generally consists of one or more tall, slender trumpet-form vases centering a wide, shallow bowl base. The bowl base could also be raised on a pedestal foot. It sometimes refers to a piece with a figural pedestal base supporting several small bowls or suspending several small baskets. Also made from silver or other metals.
(French) A composite, frequently tiered centerpiece used on the dinner table for serving or display in the late 18th and 19th centuries.
accent on first e] An arrangement of narrow tapered vases mounted above a plate or base. Miller p.47 Glass is flute or horn
A footed bowl (or compote) with candlecup to hold a small floral vase in the center. The vase may be called a 'lily' or 'flower' vase insert. A 'pegged lily vase', 'pegged vase' or simply 'peg vase' indicates the base is shaped with an indented form or 'peg' so the vase will fit more securely in the candlecup.
a large, ornate, often silver center table piece with multiple tiers holding various dishes and candles or a large urn of soup. Since the Regency dining table was arranged with all dishes placed in perfect symmetry around the table, the epergne, the tallest piece at the center, was important visually as well as practically.
a serving dish of numerous separate bowls attached to one main stem.