Antique Silverplate and Glass Vase Pair
Antique Silverplate and Glass Vase Pair
Found at market in England, we are smitten with the striking elegance of this Antique English Silverplate & Cut Glass Vase Pair. Rising from beautifully ornamented square bases, slender silverplate stems support graceful trumpets of sparkling cut glass, their gently flared, scalloped rims opening like delicate blossoms. Whether displaying a romantic posy or a single favorite flower, these lovely vases promise to elevate even the simplest arrangement into something special.
Crafted by the respected English silversmiths Barker Brothers, this handsome pair reflects the decorative spirit of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, when beautifully appointed homes embraced decorative accessories that combined elegance with practical purpose. Intricate diamond-cut decoration catches and reflects the light along each tapering glass trumpet, while finely detailed borders of beading and classical ornament lend the substantial square bases a wonderfully architectural quality. The contrast between the delicate glass and gleaming silverplate gives the pair a particularly lovely presence, at once refined and romantic.
Perfect for flanking a mantelpiece, dressing a dining table or bringing a little old-world glamour to a bedside table, these elegant vases are equally lovely displayed together or separately. Filled with fresh flowers or simply admired for their beautiful craftsmanship, they are a timeless reminder of the gracious details that made the Victorian and Edwardian home so inviting.
Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition. 9 1/2"H x 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" in diameter.