epergnes

He entered eagerly into the canvass of the distinctions and celebrities asked to meet him at the reception made for him, but he had even a greater pleasure in compassionating his host for the vast disparity between the caterer's china and plated ware and the simplicities and humilities of the home of virtuous poverty; and he spluttered with delight at the sight of the lofty 'epergnes' set up and down the supper-table when he was brought in to note the preparations made in his honor.

Literary Friends and Acquaintance; a Personal Retrospect of American Authorship William Dean Howells 1878

He entered eagerly into the canvass of the distinctions and celebrities asked to meet him at the reception made for him, but he had even a greater pleasure in compassionating his host for the vast disparity between the caterer's china and plated ware and the simplicities and humilities of the home of virtuous poverty; and he spluttered with delight at the sight of the lofty 'epergnes' set up and down the supper-table when he was brought in to note the preparations made in his honor.

A Belated Guest (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance) William Dean Howells 1878

Central decoration usually consisted of epergnes or plateaus, the latter of which was a raised mirror, often with silver or gilt decorations on the raised sides, while the former was a tall stand with hanging arms that held either baskets of sweets, or platforms that held glasses containing sweets.

Setting the Table | Edwardian Promenade 2009

Without the tree-like epergnes, pregnant with their overloaded salvers of sweetmeats and elaborate fruit displays, the table had a simple refinement that pleased me.

The House at Riverton Kate Morton 2008

Without the tree-like epergnes, pregnant with their overloaded salvers of sweetmeats and elaborate fruit displays, the table had a simple refinement that pleased me.

Kate Morton Ebook Collection Kate Morton 2008

Adhering to the rocks are thin, flaky, brittle growths resembling vine-leaves, brown and golden-yellow; goblets and cups, tiered epergnes, distorted saucers, eccentric vases, crazily-shaped dishes.

The Confessions of a Beachcomber 2003

Amelia, fluttery and undecided as a bird, was far too timid to do herself justice; and Zara spent so long arranging the flowers in the central epergnes that before she had finished with one of them it was lunch time.

Australia Felix 2003

Below that, spread across the floor, chests, boxes, crates, epergnes, statues, jewels, gems, cloth'the most dreadful welter of costly and rare things he could ever have imagined.

Fortress Of Frost And Fire Lackey, Mercedes 1993

Conspicuous in Summer by their golden green leaves, and their striking epergnes of bright emerald blossoms, the Wood Spurge, and the Petty Spurge, adorn our woodlands and gardens commonly and very remarkably.

Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure William Thomas Fernie

For fruit, silver-gilt baskets, or _epergnes_ of glass are especially pretty.

Etiquette Agnes H. Morton