Glass Baluster Vases 925 Silver Carrs Sheffield Fuchsia Engraved, 2008

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A beautiful pair of contemporary english glass baluster vases, each featuring a substantial 925 sterling silver collar hallmarked for carr's … Read more A beautiful pair of contemporary english glass baluster vases, each featuring a substantial 925 sterling silver collar hallmarked for carr's of sheffield. Dating from approximately 2008–2009, these elegant vases combine hand-blown glass with heavy-gauge sterling silver. The wide silver collars measure approximately 1⅝" high and provide a particularly luxurious finish to the neck of each vase. The glass is beautifully decorated with an engraved fuchsia and foliage design, with the clear glass catching and reflecting the light. Each vase has a substantial solid-glass foot, giving the pieces excellent stability and an attractive sculptural profile. The silver collars carry hallmarks including 925, the sheffield assay marks and carr's maker's mark. The date letters j and k indicate production around 2008 and 2009. The vases are believed to have been produced in the stourbridge glassmaking area of england, an area historically associated with fine english art glass production. Their curvaceous baluster form, wide silver collars and substantial bases give them a sophisticated contemporary appearance, making them equally suitable for display as decorative objects or for use with flowers. A particularly attractive pair for collectors of english silver, contemporary art glass and carr's sheffield silver, or as an elegant wedding or anniversary gift. Product specification type: pair of glass baluster vases period: circa 2008–2009 origin: england glass: hand-blown clear glass silver: 925 sterling silver silver maker: carr's of sheffield assay office: sheffield decoration: engraved fuchsia and foliage colour: clear / silver style: contemporary / art glass quantity: 2 vases height: 10.25" / approx. 26 cm each width: 4" / approx. 10.2 cm base depth: 4" / approx. 10.2 cm base lip diameter: 3.5" / approx. 8.9 cm weight: 1.6 kg each; approx. 3.2 kg for the pair hallmarks the silver collars are marked 925 and carry sheffield assay marks together with the carr's maker's mark. The date letters indicate production around 2008 and 2009. Condition excellent condition. The glass is clear and clean both inside and out. There is one very small pinprick to the edge of the base of one vase, visible only upon close inspection. This may potentially be a small opened manufacturing bubble. The sterling silver collars are in excellent condition with no significant dents, dings or damage. Please see all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the . A superb matching pair with a wonderful combination of clear art glass and substantial sheffield sterling silver. See less