Vide poche - Kirby Beard & Co - United Kingdom

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Kirby Beard & Co. Ltd. presents a vintage silver-plated metal bird-shaped centerpiece with glass eyes, 15 cm wide, 10 cm high, 240 g, made in the United Kingdom.

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Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd. – Rare centerpiece / zoomorphic bird-shaped vase – Argentium silvered metal with glass eyes – circa 1900
Rare and fascinating Art Nouveau / Belle Époque antique centerpiece/object holder depicting a bird with an open beak (small dent on the beak) see photo, finely crafted in sterling silvered metal, hand chased in the round.
Produced by the renowned house Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd., known for its luxury items marketed in Paris (Rue de la Paix) and London between the 19th and 20th centuries
Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd. (mark stamped on the base)
Period: circa 1890 – 1910
Finely chased sterling silvered metal in the plumage, original glass eyes set in glass paste/glass
Dimensions and Weight:
Length: 15 cm
Depth: 10.5 cm
Height: 10 cm
Weight: 240 g
Conditions:
Very good, with a splendid antique patina and slight signs of wear consistent with the age of the piece. The glass eyes are intact and well preserved.
A collectible piece of notable visual impact and great rarity in the decorative arts market.

Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd. – Rare centerpiece / zoomorphic bird-shaped vase – Argentium silvered metal with glass eyes – circa 1900
Rare and fascinating Art Nouveau / Belle Époque antique centerpiece/object holder depicting a bird with an open beak (small dent on the beak) see photo, finely crafted in sterling silvered metal, hand chased in the round.
Produced by the renowned house Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd., known for its luxury items marketed in Paris (Rue de la Paix) and London between the 19th and 20th centuries
Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd. (mark stamped on the base)
Period: circa 1890 – 1910
Finely chased sterling silvered metal in the plumage, original glass eyes set in glass paste/glass
Dimensions and Weight:
Length: 15 cm
Depth: 10.5 cm
Height: 10 cm
Weight: 240 g
Conditions:
Very good, with a splendid antique patina and slight signs of wear consistent with the age of the piece. The glass eyes are intact and well preserved.
A collectible piece of notable visual impact and great rarity in the decorative arts market.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
240 g
Material
Metal, Silverplated
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Vintage
Manufacturer/brand
Kirby Beard & Co
Colour
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
ItalyVerified
160
Objects sold
Private

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