{"product_id":"silver-bud-vase","title":"E.P.N.S Bud Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pair of \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003evintage silver-plated bud vases\u003c\/span\u003e, designed to hold a single flower or a small cluster of delicate stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the late 19th to the early 20th century, smaller vases became a beloved part of British tableware, used to bring a few flowers or a small posy into everyday spaces. Known as \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003ebud vases\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eposy vases\u003c\/span\u003e, they could be placed on dining tables, side tables, or dressing tables, adding a quiet touch of nature to the room.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces feature a softly spreading silhouette and beautifully \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003escalloped rims\u003c\/span\u003e. The gentle reflection of the silver-plated surface, combined with their delicate form, gives them an elegant presence despite their small scale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bases bear the \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eISG\u003c\/span\u003e maker’s mark and \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eEPNS\u003c\/span\u003e mark. ISG is known as the mark of \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eIsrael Sigmund Greenberg \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e, a Birmingham manufacturer. \u003cstrong\u003eEPNS\u003c\/strong\u003e stands for \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eElectro Plated Nickel Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, referring to a process in which a layer of silver is electroplated over a nickel silver base. Unlike sterling silver, EPNS offered the beauty and decorative quality of silver in a more accessible form and was widely used for domestic tableware and small objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold as a \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003epair\u003c\/span\u003e, the two vases create a particularly beautiful sense of proportion when displayed together. Their individual conditions vary, with one retaining more natural signs of age and surface character. \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003ePlease refer to the accompanying photographs for detailed condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDesigned originally for a single flower or small arrangement, they are equally lovely on a desk or bedside table, holding a seasonal sprig or a few delicate stems. Rather than filling a vase with an abundance of flowers, these small pieces allow \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003ethe quiet presence of a single flower to take centre stage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e・・・\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e𓉞 \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT.C.C Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e All vintage objects carry natural signs of use and traces of time accumulated over the years. This pair has received \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003ean initial polish using silver cleaner\u003c\/span\u003e, while its naturally developed patina has been carefully preserved rather than excessively removed. To preserve the beauty and longevity of the pieces, \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003efrequent or excessive use of silver cleaner is not recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e When not in use, please \u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003estore them away from prolonged exposure to air\u003c\/span\u003e. When needed, gently polish with a soft silver polishing cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeight 15 cm × Base ⌀ 5.5 cm × Scalloped Rim ⌀ 8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ec. 1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eE.P.N.S\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBirmingham, England \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e・・・\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"notion-enable-hover\"\u003eSet of 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ・・・\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"T.C.C","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58694489440640,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/5804\/4544\/files\/MJXX1540_copy.jpg?v=1788818768","url":"https:\/\/thecuriocabinet.co.uk\/products\/silver-bud-vase","provider":"T.C.C","version":"1.0","type":"link"}