Sterling Holloware: Vases

Pretty French Rococo sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1915. Four tapering sides with chamfered corners square base with same. Acid-etched Grotesque ornament in the style of Jean Berain: Birds, garlands, scrolls, flowers, and scallop shells. Fully marked including pattern no. 18946A (first produced in 1915) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/2 x W 4 5/8 x D 4 5/8 in. Weight: 13 troy ounces. #BR125

Fancy sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Elongated cone on small dome set in flat circular foot. Flutes and applied beads. Hallmark includes pattern no. 11908 and director’s letter C (1902-7). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x D 5 1/4 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BQ780

Pair of Chinese silver vases, ca 1900. Each: Baluster with spool neck and flared mouth. Applied and engraved ornament: Winding, craggy blossoming prunus branches and perched and flying birds. Stained rosewood mount. Chinese characters marked on vase underside. Very good condition and patina. Minor wood losses and wear.

Overall dimensions: H 11 7/8 x D 4 1/2 in. One vase weighted. The other has a gross weight of 25 troy ounces. #BQ976

Chinese silver vase, ca 1900. Classical amphora with domed foot, concave neck, and flared mouth. Branch-style scroll handles mounted to neck. Oval frames with bamboo, blossoming prunus branches, and perched birds including one severe owl. Leaf-and-dart at base. Marked with Chinese characters. Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 13 1/2 x D 5 1/4 in. Weight: 31 troy ounces. #BQ918

Modern Classical sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Concave cylinder with acid-etched Grotesque shells, vases, and foliate in Gothic arcade. At base rectilinear frames with same of which one with interlaced 2-letter monogram. Fully marked including pattern no. 18173A (first produced in 1911) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 11 1/2 x D 4 3/8 in. Weight: 21 troy ounces. #J&M

Charming sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1912. Narrow cone with raised foot and scalloped petal rim. Hallmark includes pattern no. 18362 (first produced in 1912) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 1/4 x D 3 3/4 in. Weighted. #BQ897

American Japonesque sterling silver vase, ca 1890. Tapering and curved sides and fluted oval neck with scalloped mouth. Applied floral ornament in form of densely bunched chrysanthemums. Fully marked with Shiebler and Mauser stamps and no. 2896. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 2 1/2 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BQ953

Art Nouveau iridescent glass vase in Cytisus Neurot pattern by historic maker Loetz, ca 1900. Wavy baluster in shimmering orange shading to purple with gilt drips. Two engraved and overlaid silver stem flowers joined together by leaves. Glass unsigned. Silver marked including stamp for American maker Alvin and no. 103. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x D 2 1/4 in. #BS509

Modern Classical sterling silver urn. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Flared rim and raised foot. Chased ornament includes flutes, beads, and palmettes. Small and striking. Hallmark includes pattern no. 19515A (first produced in 1918) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition and strong definition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/8 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight: 7 troy ounces. #BS553

Charming turn-of-the-century French 950 silver vase, ca 1910. Fluted baluster, stepped foot, and flared and ribbed 4-sided rim with double-scroll corners. Chased scallop shells leafy scrolls, and flowers. Fully marked with Minerva head and indistinct maker’s mark. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x W 3 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 8.3 troy ounces. #BI260

Art Nouveau mixed metal and enamel vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Sterling silver baluster enameled with ornamental frames. Copper base engraved with dense and fluid fretwork bands. Copper neck with fluid “drip” mount. A beautiful experimental design that integrates Japonesque and turn-of-the-century abstraction. Hallmark includes pattern no. 5368A, director’s letter m (1907-47), and phrase “Sterling silver / 925-1000 / and / copper”. Very good condition.... Click for details

Victorian sterling silver bud vase. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1890. Tall and narrow cone mounted to domed foot with loose and vertical scrolls and flowers. Rim scrolled and asymmetrical with pierced same. Hallmark includes no. 5266. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 7 3/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BN963 & BN964