1880 VICTORIAN EASTLAKE JAPANESE CHERUB SPARROW MERIDEN B.COMPANY PASTRY STAND

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1880 VICTORIAN EASTLAKE JAPANESE CHERUB SPARROW MERIDEN B.COMPANY PASTRY STAND :
$149.99

1880 EASTLAKE JAPANESE BY MERIDEN B. COMPANY \" CHERUBS & SPARROWS\"
Eastlake tendency is technically considered Victorian, starting in the early 1860\'s and becoming quite popular from 1870-1890, it breaks away from the excessive high relief carving. More robust and with a more masculine appearance in many cases adding classical or revival elements and/or numerous curves of other styles produced during this time frame.
In contrast with other American Victorian styles featuring classical motifs, Eastlake housewares were designs more geometric with modest curves & decorative elements as spindle work (especially balusters or posts turned on a lathe), perforated barge boards , or chased pediments , large ornamental fan like brackets, symmetrical moldings or decorative hardware fittings such as knobs , locks , spheres , geometric figures or blocks in different shapes in many cases it was added classic or revival elements and/or numerous curves/themes of other styles produced during this time frame. simple yet rich concept full of options that created singular innovative pieces.
For your consideration, a splendid example of the strong influence the Japanese culture had within this tendency depicting purely minimalist shapes to the four ornate blocked legs with skirted base that holds the round bowl enhanced with raised embossed, chased and open three-dimensional medallions deep embossed frieze around the edge the inside decorated with a large very detailed deep chased of bamboos and a dawn as background to the raised embossed sparrows , a large medallion to each side depicting a very detailed with extraordinary proportion couple of winged cherubs placidly gardening floral trees the sculpted design can be appreciated from two perspectives both sides with the same three-dimensional effect , thick figural scrolled hinges holding the handle topped with a large ornate open metal work of scrolls, ornate and beads attached with rings to the sides piece in excellent conditions showing minimal signs of use no dents no repairs or monograms original plating with a couple of spots inside the bowl as pictured steady strong handle holding the original bright plating with a nice caramelized rich soft patina 11\" by 10\" 2.4 lbsStamped *MERIDEN* (SHIELD / SCALE SYMBOL) B. COMPANY 1843MERIDEN BRITANNIA COMPANY - Meriden CT
Organized in 1852 by Horace C. and Dennis C. Wilcox. Meriden Britannia Company officers were among the leaders in the formation of the International Silver Company in 1898.
M.B. & Co marks used until the 1930s.

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