Vase Maker: International Silver Company (American, founded 1898)

1913

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Colorless glass with sterling silver overlay

Dimensions

16 × 5 in. (40.64 × 12.7 cm)
base: 4 5/8 in. (11.75 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Heinz

Accession Number

1979.57

Geography

Manufactured in Meriden, Connecticut

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Containers

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Provenance
The initials stand for Jeanne Samter Heinz, the donor , Mr. Heinz's mother. The vase was a wedding gift to her at the time of her marriage, June 30, 1913, in Scranton, PA to Bernard Heinz.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Heinz
344 Tanner Marsh Road
Guilford, CT 06437
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

vases

Marks

Stamped on the rim " Sterling" for the International Silver Co.\r\n"-88" scratched in the bottom

Inscriptions

Medallion engraved with the initials "JSH"

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