Interesting heavy piece, but I have no idea what it would have been used for?
Probably a table centrepiece with a shaped glass vase insert for flowers.
Indeed that is correct. Specifically it’s the base of a Victorian Pairpoint cherub vase. You don’t say if it is sterling silver or plate. The glass depending on the date would have been either cut or pressed. and tall.
Christopher
Guildhall Antiques
Thank you so much. I don’t see any marks indicating it is silver so I’m assuming it is silver plate. Any ideas on how to price it? Seems a unique piece.
Just noticed this follow up from you.
I suppose if you could find a duplicate vase to fit the collar on the base and if it was contemporary you’d have something someone might like. But it has to be a tight fit. but even then its not big money. $125 on the right day. There are other options. Sell it as is as the base for a glass tazza dish or even find the glass dish to fit.
Ebay’s a good place to search for either a tall Edwardian vase or a glass tray top.
The other thing you could go is convert it into a whale oil lamp but again you have to find the bits that fit together and no whales need die in the cause there is a modern alternative.
A fully functional oil lamp with three cherubs holding their noses would make an excellent conversation piece for the gents’ loo.
CRWW
Hi,
Sorry for the long delay. Do you mind if I ask why you think this is Pairpoint? It’s marked Southington Quadrop USA 1758
Many thanks,
Patty