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An Art Nouveau Rustin Vase with Shreve & Co Silver Overlay

Creator: Shreve & Co.
Offered by: Tishu

Description
On offer here is a porcelain vase of blue glaze with silver overlay circa 1910s in the Art Nouveau style. The peacock blue vase was made by Ruskin Pottery (1898-1935) in England and is decorated with a subtle turquoise grave leaf wreath on the shoulder and marked underneath. The silver overlay was made by by Shreve & Co in a design of curvy stems and chrysanthemum flowers, and was marked as sterling silver. Shreve & Co in San Francisco worked with many ceramic companies and studios around 1900-1910s to design and make the silver overlays. The vase is marked with the scissor logo and the WHT, which stands for William Howson Taylor.
The vase is of a strong Art Nouveau style influenced by the Japonisme movement at the time. An elegant period piece that will add a touch of history on your desk.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	marked silver brand
Origin:	United States
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	porcelain and sterling silver
Condition:	Good. One brand of silver overly missing.
Creation Date:	1910s
Styles / Movements:	Aesthetic Movement
Incollect Reference #:	292580

Dimensions

H.	8.2 in;	Diam.	5 in;
H.	20.83 cm;	Diam.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.

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