A striking example of Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) metalware, this silver-plated vase mount features a dense, high-relief collar of blooming poppies and drooping buds. The design is quintessentially "Whplash," with four organic, vine-like arms that sweep upward to form a stabilizing circular rim.

This piece was originally designed as a holder for a flared glass trumpet or tulip-type insert. The open framework allowed the glass to be seen while the metal "cage" provided decorative weight and stability.

• Design: Poppy & Bud Relief with Stylized Foliage.

• Structure: Circular ring top with a solid interior base cup.

• Material: Silver plate over white metal (unmarked).

• Weight: 103 grams.

• Dimensions: Approx. 5.25" Height | 4" Base Diameter.

Origin & Age

• Origin: Unmarked; consistent with American or European (likely German/WMF style) manufacturers.

• Estimated Age: Circa 1895–1910.

Condition: Good Antique Condition. Original dry patina with minor "bleeding" of the base metal on the high-relief poppies, which confirms its age and provides beautiful contrast. The structure is perfectly straight and the circular rim is intact. Note: This is the metal frame only (missing its original glass insert).

Reference

Book Title: The Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers

Author: Dorothy T. Rainwater

Page Number: 114 (Referencing unmarked floral hollowware mounts and "posy" holders of the late 19th century).

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