Sterling Holloware: Vases

Victorian sterling silver vase. Made by William Comyns in London in 1892. Conical with crimped gadrooned rim and gadrooned and domed foot. Twisted flutes and garlands and guilloche border. A pretty piece in the tradition of putting the flowers on the outside as well as inside of the vase. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 1/2 x D 2 7/8 in. Weighted. #BP531

Contemporary sterling silver vase in form of traditional pot. Made by Miss India in Jaipur, India. Curved sides, round shoulders, short neck, and wide mouth. Four s-scrolls with tooled ornament mounted to sides. A fine adaptation of an earthenware vessel to precious metal. Hallmarked. Very good condition with fine matte patina.

Dimensions: 6 1/4 x W 7 1/2 x D 5 3/8 in. Weight: 19 troy ounces. #BQ235

Substantial sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1903. Tapering sides, turned-down and wavy rim, and domed foot. Pierced and stylized leaves, flowers, circles, and quatrefoils. Clear glass liner. Hallmark includes pattern no. 15700 (first produced in 1903) and director’s letter C (1902-7). Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 13 1/4 x D 7 1/2 in. Heavy weight (silver only): 39 troy ounces. #BQ196

Classical coin silver vase. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Conical with raised and spread foot. Bellied “platform” has two cast figures of seated and adroitly draped cherubs. Rinceaux band. Hallmark includes no. 610. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 x D 3 1/2 in. Weight: 9.6 troy ounces. #BN417

Early sterling silver Japonesque vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Four straight and upward tapering sides and splayed block corner supports. Engraved bamboo, cranes, blossoming prunus branch, and kimono-clad figure holding fan and fish. Tooled ornamental bands at top and bottom. Butler finish. A wonderful period piece that embodies modish exoticism. Union Square hallmark (1870-1875) includes pattern no. 2978. Fine patina and definition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/2 x W 4 1/4 x D 4 1/4 in.... Click for details

Mixed metal and silver vase. Made by La Pierre (part of International) in Newark, ca 1890. Baluster with turned-down and ruffled rim and stepped foot. Body is copper with silver foot and mount including rim. Applied silver branch and leaves with copper cherries. Hallmark includes phrase “Silver & Copper”. Good condition with nice patina. A few dings to copper body – but nothing to detract from the overall attractiveness.

Dimensions: H 7 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. #R&M

Brilliant-cut glass vase with sterling silver collar. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Cylindrical with spread base. Vertical ornament with alternating flutes, ribbing, and notching as well as fans and lozenges with inset circles at base. Collar has applied scattered flowers and scrolled rim. Engraved monogram. Hallmark includes no. D933. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 7/8 x D 3 7/8 in. #BP251

Brilliant-cut glass vase with sterling silver collar. Made by Redlich in New York, ca 1900. Waisted cylinder with dense fans, stars, and diaper and notched ornament. Collar has dense applied flowers and scrolls as well as plain and flared rim. Interlaced script monogram engraved on rim interior. Hallmark includes no. 119/X. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x D 5 1/8 in. #BP249

Brilliant-cut glass vase with sterling silver collar. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Fluted and waisted with cut notches, stars, and diaper pattern. Collar has flared rim with repousse flowers. Hallmark includes director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in. #BM479

Sterling silver trumpet vase. Made by Fisher in Jersey City, ca 1930. Straight and tapering sides with repousse band and gadrooned and flared rim. Foot circular and gadrooned. Hallmark includes no. 632. Good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 x D 6 1/8 in. Weighted. #BP371

Striking Art Nouveau sterling silver trumpet vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1912. Tapering sides and raised circular foot. Acid-etched vertical ornament with tapering frames and stylized leaves and volute scrolls. Foot encircled with strapwork. An exciting design that reaches back to Tiffany’s Aesthetic roots. Hallmark includes pattern no. 18193B (first produced in 1912) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Fine definition.

Dimensions: H 11 1/2 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 22 troy... Click for details

Japonesque sterling silver vase. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1876. Amphora with tapering sides, stepped foot, flared rim, and vertical side handles terminating in volute scrolls. Fish and marine plants engraved on body. Arms have stylized Modern Victorian ornament. A wonderful application of avant-garde design to a Classical form.

Hallmark includes date letter. Condition: a few firescale spots, which do not detract from the overall beauty.

Dimensions: H 6 7/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight:... Click for details