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Antique HAWKES 14" Tall VASE w/ STERLING SILVER Base + Etched Glass Top. Signed.
$ 316.8
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Description
Up for auction at the Grand Antique Mall, located in Cincinnati, Ohio is anAntique 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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