Antique Epns Silver Pierced Edwardian Celery Server With Glass Insert

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Lovely EPNS (Electro Plated Nickel Silver) hand pierced cylindrical Edwardian serving piece (most likely for serving celery stalks or the … Read more Lovely EPNS (Electro Plated Nickel Silver) hand pierced cylindrical Edwardian serving piece (most likely for serving celery stalks or the like) with original fluted glass insert. Could have multiple modern-day uses from a vase to a pencil holder to a catch-all.

It is clearly marked on the base of the silver sleeve as:
Sheffield Design
Made in USA
HMC (Homan Manufacturing Co.)
EPNS
9021 (piece number)
Three makers marks: a crown, a lion with a hat, and a hand

Based on my research, this was manufactured by Homan Manufacturing Company located in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1847 to 1941. This piece dates to between 1904 and 1915. The Sheffield reference is for the EPNS process, which was created by English silver company Sheffield.

The glass insert measures: 3-1/2" tall x 3-1/2" wide at top x 2-5/8" wide at base
The silver sleeve measures: 2-7/8" tall x 2-3/4" diameter

The plate has been recently polished; it appears the silver plate has worn off in the darker areas.

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Creator: Sheffield (Designer)
Dimensions: Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm) Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style: Edwardian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques: Nickel, Silver
Place of Origin: United States
Period: Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. The glass is perfect with no damage. The silver plate sleeve has been recently polished; it appears the silver plate has worn off in the darker areas. Fully intact with no breaks or damage. See less