Victorian Neoclassical sterling silver epergne. Made by Charles Stuart Harris in London in 1895. Central oval frame with pendant leaf garland threaded through fixed rings and supporting oval medallions with amphorae applied to stippled ground. Frame rests on 4 leaf-capped and scrolled supports terminating in pierced leaf feet. Shaft is reeded and has applied leaf garland with paterae mounts, and supports large boat-form basket. Eight leaf-capped and scrolled arms, each terminating in single basket. Four baskets are round and four boat-form. Baskets pierced and beaded with applied leaf garlands. Round baskets have radiating flutes. Arms and branches detachable. An elegant 18th-century revival. Fully marked. Dimensions: H 14 1/2 x W 22 x D 20 in. Weight: 133 troy ounces. #BX756