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Hammered and Silvered Jardiniere Planter 1905 - 1945 browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Plate: Pre 1950: item # 505222 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book Sold; thank you! |
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The Neo-Classical rope twist ornament and fine Arts & Crafts workmanship of this lovely flower pot or planter argue for an Edwardian dating, as does the the absence of marks. Only because of its marvelous condition do I hesitate to call it that old. There was also a revival of interest in Neo-Classical forms for home decor in the 1940s, so it could be up to 40 years younger than it looks. However, it would be more likely marked by some company if made that late. Given that it came from England but measures precisely in inches, as opposed to centimeters, we can rule out its being more recent. Size is relatively generous: 6 inches in diameter and 4 1/4 inches tall.
Whether antique or merely vintage, this is a marvelous item, both decorative and useful. It's silvered so heavily that you really don't notice wear to the finish, except at the very bottom of the interior, which is amazing for a piece of this type. Even some of that wear, apparently revealing underlying brass, may just be tarnish, since I polished only lightly. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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