Bidspirit auction | Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase Birmingham

Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase Birmingham 1911 William Hutton and Sons Ltd - A sterling silver specimen vase of trumpet form by the renowned makers William Hutton and Sons Ltd. The item is manufactured from 925 silver and features a flared, undulating wavy rim above a tapering conical body. The vessel terminates in a knopped and stepped circular foot. The base is weighted with a non-precious material for stability. The side of the body is struck with a clear set of English hallmarks: the maker mark W.H for William Hutton and Sons Ltd, the lion passant for sterling silver, the anchor symbol for the Birmingham assay office, and the date letter m corresponding to the year 1911.