Art Glass Epergnes - Types Makers Dates / Most Beautiful Oversize Book

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The stunning color and photography, in-depth captions, and rich narrative combine to make this beautiful book a landmark publication on art glass epergnes.
THE ELEGANT EPERGNE: FROM THE BUNNY AND CHARLES KOPPELMAN COLLECTION
with essays by Jane Shadel Spillman,  Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, NY, 1995.
“The dramatic tiered centerpieces of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are coming back into favor.  Today, the term epergne designates both the tiered, ornate silver and glass centerpieces of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and the glass flower and fruit stands so in favor during the nineteenth… [This book] features more than 80 of these glorious objects, all specially photographed for this book, in settings both sumptuous and relaxed.  Many are also shown in close-up views.  Room interiors in
The Elegant Epergne
suggest a number of ideas for decorating with these versatile containers—on a mantle, beside the tub, or even in a child’s nursery, where they may be filled with the smallest, sweetest bouquets.  Because they can be used to dress a table, ornament a shelf, or display flowers, epergnes make handsome additions to any home.  Particular emphasis is given to the many kinds of flowers suitable for epergnes, including roses, sweet peas, lisianthus, poppies, ranunculus, and dahlias, most of which can be grown or found for sale in cities large and small.  Many of the epergnes shown here were made in England around the turn of the century; also included are some later American pieces from the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company as well as those produced by Steuben and Fenton.  Each piece is described in full detail, including maker and technical workmanship.  A nearly encyclopedic range of epergnes is offered; the more typical clear or cranberry glass; Burmese peach-blow; richly hued glass, some with unusual shading around the fluted rims; silver bases or ones fitted with beveled mirrors; hanging baskets, including some in the shape of flowers; and gilt metal and silver fittings.  For budding collectors, epergnes are found not only in the auction houses and dealers' shops, but in the flea markets as well."  This book will as easily decorate the coffee table as enhance the reference library; it will provide a pictorial journey through the world of little-known epergnes to delight collectors, interior decorators and art glass enthusiasts.
Oversize / heavy 10.75“ x 12.75“ hardback with dust cover in like-new condition.  144 pages.
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