pergne

They used gold and silver dishes, crystal cups and goblets, exquisite grapes crowned the _‚pergne_, and choicest fruits were served in golden dishes.

Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood

The butler then lays the red velvet carpet, or mat, or ornamental cover -- whatever it may be called -- down the centre of the table, to afford a relief of color to the _‚pergne_.

Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood

The baskets of flowers and the adornments of the _‚pergne_ for a dinner are very apt to be all of one flower.

Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood

For many years he lived in Chancery Lane, for he became secretary of the society he had founded, and when he retired to a house in Kensington Gore overlooking the Park, he was presented with a salver, a tea and coffee service and an pergne, in silver, so massive and ornate that they have been ever since an embarrassment to his descendants.

The Summing Up Maugham, W Somerset 1938

a very pretty effect over an openwork, white table-cloth, with the silver tray of the _‚pergne_ resting upon it.

Manners and Social Usages Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood