Bud Vase

Bud Vase

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Description
Figural bud vase in the form of a blooming rose with raised and chased petals. Cast leaves and a rose bud are applied to the slender tapered stem and around the low-domed circular base at join with stem. Underside of base is struck with five incuse marks, "GORHAM&CO.", "STERLING", "7887", "12 ½ IN", and a lion-headed sea creature rising left from a heraldic wreath.
Made by Redlich & Co. of New York, NY; circa 1895-1946. Retailed by Gorham & Co. of Providence, RI.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
vase, bud
date made
ca 1900
retailer
Gorham Manufacturing Company
place made
United States: New York, New York City
place retailed
United States: Rhode Island, Providence
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12 in x 3 1/2 in; 30.48 cm x 8.89 cm
ID Number
1992.0228.01
catalog number
1992.0228.01
accession number
1992.0228
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Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
Domestic Furnishings
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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