Goldsmith G & S. Ltd – MODERNIST SOLID SILVER VASE LONDON 1916

Goldsmith G & S. Ltd – MODERNIST SOLID SILVER VASE LONDON 1916
Exceptional Modernist vase in solid silver, round base slightly flared towards the neck, plain body flanked by four handles in a transitional style between art nouveau and art deco. Very original piece made at the beginning of the 20th century. Very good condition.

Dimensions: height 20,5 cm – base diameter 9,9 cm – neck diameter 17 cm
Material: 1st grade silver 925/1°°°
Weight: 854 grams
Hallmark: SILVER LONDON 1916
Period: EDWARD VII
Goldsmith: Goldsmiths' & Silversmiths' Company Ltd
Origin: LONDON/GREAT BRITAIN
Biography :
This large retail jewellery and silversmith business was founded in 1880 at 112 Regent Street. The original partners were William Gibson and John Lawrence Langman. Following the absorption of Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd in 1893, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co was converted into a limited company. In 1952 the company merged with Garrard & Co.
References:
John Culme, 'The Goldsmiths' and Silversmiths' Directory 1838-1914', Woodbridge 1987