Popular in Victorian times, a centrepiece was designed to stand on a dining table or sideboard, and convey the theme of the gathering such as Christmas or Easter, as well as the social status of the owner. Often very elaborately made, they can take many forms, including epergnes, sculpture, multi basket containers for fruit or sweetmeats, and large bowls. They have been made in a variety of materials including glass, ceramics, silver, silverplate and bronze. Centrepiece is also the name given to the central feature of an item of jewellery such as a necklace or bracelet.

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Chinese large blue & white centrepiece bowl

Chinese Blue & White Centrepiece Bowl

Chinese large blue & white centrepiece bowl

Cantonese export ware famille rose footed comport, lozenge…

Famille Rose Comport with Courtyard Figures, 36 cm

Cantonese export ware famille rose footed comport, lozenge shape, the centre decorated with figures in a courtyard, 36 cm wide

Chinese porcelain vase, French porcelain comport and…

Porcelain Trio: China, France, and Czechoslovakia

Chinese porcelain vase, French porcelain comport and Czechoslovakian ceramic fruit bowl, early and mid 20th century, the vase 30.5 cm high

Chinese famille rose plate and comport, together with another…

Chinese Porcelain Trio: Plate, Comport, and Vase

Chinese famille rose plate and comport, together with another Chinese vase

Two blanc de chine items. Bowl and comport - comport with ducks…

Blanc de Chine Bowl and Comport Set

Two blanc de chine items. Bowl and comport - comport with ducks and lilypad decoration. Height 14 cm and height 9 cm