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Antique HAWKES 14" Tall VASE w/ STERLING SILVER Base + Etched Glass Top. Signed.

$ 316.8

Availability: 80 in stock
  • Height: 14 inches
  • Condition: Very good condition. The glass vase has no fleabites, chips, hairlines or cracks. The sterling base has 2 tiny dings (see photos #10 + #11). There is an initial R or K on one side of the sterling base. The etched pattern includes ribbons, pearls, and flowers. Please refer to written description and photographs for more details.
  • Brand: Hawkes: T.G. Hawkes & Co.
  • Style: Victorian
  • Top Opening Diameter: 7 inches
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Age: 1917-1922
  • Pattern: 2174
  • Composition: Sterling Silver and Etched Glass

    Description

    Up for auction at the Grand Antique Mall, located in Cincinnati, Ohio is an
    Antique Hawkes 14” Tall Etched Glass Vase Set in a Sterling Silver Base
    . The trumpet-shaped vase has a pattern that features ribbons, pearls, and flowers.  The underside of base holds the hallmark:
    Hawkes
    ,
    Trefoil Mark
    ,
    Sterling
    ,
    2174
    . On one side of the sterling base is a monogram that appears to be K or R. Circa: 1917-1922.
    Based in Corning, NY, T.G. Hawkes & Co. (c.1880-1959) was established by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes (1846-1913). Born in Ireland, Hawkes immigrated to Brooklyn in 1862, then moved to Corning, opening his own cut glass firm in 1880. His firm, T.G. Hawkes & Co., soon became famous for quality wares. Hawkes' glassware was used in the White House from 1885 until 1938. Hawkes pieces can be found in museums world-wide.
    Dimensions
    : 14” Tall.  Top Diameter: 7”.  Base Diameter: 5.5”
    Weight
    : 2.75 lbs.
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