Elegant Dutch silver vase by the renowned silver manufacturer Koninklijke Van Kempen & Begeer. The vase has a distinctive and elegant design with a tall faceted body, a pronounced scalloped rim and a beautifully shaped spreading foot. The combination of the vertical facets and flowing contours gives the vase a particularly decorative appearance. The vase bears Dutch silver hallmarks, including the VKB maker’s mark of Koninklijke Van Kempen & Begeer, the standing lion with Roman numeral I, indicating Dutch first-standard silver of 925/1000, and a Minerva assay mark. The design and hallmarks place the vase in the second half of the 20th century. Details: * Maker: Koninklijke Van Kempen & Begeer * Origin: The Netherlands * Material: Silver * Fineness: 925/1000 – Dutch first standard * Height: approx. 15 cm * Weight: approx. 144.7 g gross * Period: second half of the 20th century * Form: faceted body with scalloped rim and shaped spreading foot The vase is in good vintage condition with normal signs of age and use, including some surface scratches, light tarnishing and patina. Please study the photographs carefully for the exact condition. The photographs, including the detailed photographs of the hallmarks, form an integral part of the description. A fine and decorative example of Dutch silver by Koninklijke Van Kempen & Begeer, one of the best-known Dutch silver manufacturers.