A charming pair of vintage silver-plated bud vases, each with a softly flared stem and delicate pierced rim. The two vases share the same form but have developed distinctly different surfaces over time: one retains a brighter silver-plated finish, while the other has worn naturally to reveal the warmer tone of the metal beneath.
The contrast between the polished silver and the softly aged surface gives the pair an appealing sense of variation, while their slender proportions make them well suited to displaying individual stems or simply as decorative objects.
Details
Period: Mid-20th century
Material: Silver-plated metal
Height: Approx. 15 cm each
Base diameter: Approx. 6 cm
Marks: ‘OW&S EPSN’ and ‘EPSN’
Condition: Vintage condition with visible tarnish, surface wear and naturally developed patina. One vase retains more of its silver plating, while the other shows areas of wear revealing the warmer metal beneath. The differing finishes are part of the character of the pair.
A charming pair of vintage silver-plated bud vases, each with a softly flared stem and delicate pierced rim. The two vases share the same form but have developed distinctly different surfaces over time: one retains a brighter silver-plated finish, while the other has worn naturally to reveal the warmer tone of the metal beneath.
The contrast between the polished silver and the softly aged surface gives the pair an appealing sense of variation, while their slender proportions make them well suited to displaying individual stems or simply as decorative objects.
Details
Period: Mid-20th century
Material: Silver-plated metal
Height: Approx. 15 cm each
Base diameter: Approx. 6 cm
Marks: ‘OW&S EPSN’ and ‘EPSN’
Condition: Vintage condition with visible tarnish, surface wear and naturally developed patina. One vase retains more of its silver plating, while the other shows areas of wear revealing the warmer metal beneath. The differing finishes are part of the character of the pair.
