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Centrepiece
Feline, Edward
(Silversmith)
In 1730 centrepieces like this were the last word in spectacular dining gadgets. Made for the Williams family of Bodelwyddan and Chester, this is the earliest surviving British example. Its interchangeable configurations placed condiments and desserts within reach of about a dozen diners, and even provided candlelight to eat by.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 51194
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase - ass. of NACF, 19/10/1995
Purchased with support from The National Art Collections Fund
Measurements
Height
(cm): 40.6 (assembled)
Length
(cm): 58
Width
(cm): 49
Height
(in): 16 (assembled)
Length
(in): 22 13/16
Width
(in): 19 1/4
Material
Silver
Glass
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