Epergne

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Epergnes were for displaying fruit, sweetmeats, nuts etc in the centre of a formal dinner table setting. This silver example was made in Edinburgh in 1806-7 by Patrick Cunningham & Sons. Scottish epergnes are extremely rare.

The epergne consists of ten separate parts - a ring frame set on four legs, a central oval-shaped bowl, four smaller circular bowls and four 'S' shaped branches. The central bowl is engraved with the arms, crest and motto of Gordon of Cairnfield.

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• Online ID: 000-100-001-231-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEQ 1610 J
• Date: 1806 - 1807
  1806 - 1807
  1806 - 1807
  1806 - 1807
  1806 - 1807
  1806 - 1807
  1806 - 1807
  1806 - 1807
  1806 - 1807
  1806 - 1807
  1806-7
  
• Material: Silver
  Silver
  Silver
  Silver
  Silver
  Silver
  Silver
  Silver
  Silver. Inscription: On each side: arms, crest and motto of Gordon of Cairnfield
  Silver. Inscription: On upper oval ring: PC&S; castle; thistle; a; King's head [r, in 3-lobed punch]
  Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / branch
  Epergne / branch
  Epergne / branch
  Epergne / branch
  Epergne / frame, ring
  
• Dimensions: 387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  387 mm H x 598 mm L x 571 mm W (assembled total)
  
• What: Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / bowl
  Epergne / branch
  Epergne / branch
  Epergne / branch
  Epergne / branch
  Epergne / frame, ring
  
• Subject: Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  Gold and silver (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Gordon of Cairnfield (Probable owner)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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• Description: Oval silver ring frame set on four legs from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807
  Central, oval-shaped silver bowl from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807, engraved with the arms, crest and motto of Gordon of Cairnfield
  One of four smaller circular silver bowls from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807
  One of four smaller circular silver bowls from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807
  One of four smaller circular silver bowls from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807
  One of four smaller circular silver bowls from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807
  One of four S-shaped silver branches with circular gadrooned rings from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807
  One of four S-shaped silver branches with circular gadrooned rings from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807
  One of four S-shaped silver branches with circular gadrooned rings from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807
  One of four S-shaped silver branches with circular gadrooned rings from an epergne or centre-piece, by Patrick Cunningham and Sons, Edinburgh, 1806 - 1807
  
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