Large Victorian Silverplate Centerpiece

third quarter 19th century, probably John Gilbert, Birmingham and London, the standard in the form of a realistically detailed twining grapevine supporting five scrolling branches, each terminating in a candle nozzle and centering a short standard surmounted by a "basket" with a wirework rim and fitted with a molded glass bowl, all decorated with applied grape clusters above a tall waisted plinth raised on three robust acanthus scroll feet, accompanied by an alternative surmounted standard to convert the piece to a candelabrum.
h. 31", dia. 20-1/4"

In overall very good condition, with no dents, breaks, losses or repairs noted. Great detail and patina. Glass bowl in good shape with no chips or cracks; there is a 4" semicircular molding flaw on the underside, and in-the-mold registration number Rd 336510.