OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Epergene

MEDIAObject

CREATOREPNS Armour brand.

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.217.05

HISTORY

Not known. This type of object had a decorative function and was used for holding flowers to decorate the centre of a table.

DESCRIPTION

Small electroplated Epergene with with 4 vases. Epergene is made of thin pieces of metal holding a central vase, with the metal spiralled to hold 3 smaller vases. The Epergene is decorated with pieces in the shape of leaves and the vases are narrow with larger fluted openings.

SUBJECTS

Household objects, Vases

KEYWORDS

EPNS Armour