EDWARDIAN 1909 Guilloche Enameled Tripod Basket Vase In .925 Sterling Silver

A German enameled tripod vase retailed by Erich Kellerman.

This is a fantastic three-legged round vase, created in the city of Pforzheim Germany, back in the 1900's. The piece shows the import-sponsor marks Erich Kellerman for the city of London in 1909. This beautiful piece has been masterfully crafted with neoclassic Edwardian patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver and embellished at the Louis Kuppenheim workshops with a fabulous engine turned guilloche, which is topped with a delicate purple glass enamel and accented with a frame of white enamel. It is surmounted in three scrolled legs.

Country: Pforzheim Germany.

Importer: London, Erich Kellerman.

Period: Edwardian 1909

Weight: 122.30 Grams, (78.40 Dwt).

Measurements: 114 mm by 114 mm by 66 mm (4.5 x 4.5 x 2.60 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with German Empire marks, the British import mark for the city of London, the letter O for the date of 1909, the mark 925 for the assay and warranty of the .925/.999 silver, the sponsor mark EK associated to Erich Kellerman, the model number 89 and signed as follows; "EK .925 O 89".

Condition: The overall condition of this Edwardian tripod vase is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the sterling. All parts are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D020125SENH/3.625