Early 20th Century American Weighted Sterling Silver Trumpet Vase by Baker-Manchester Mfg. Co., Providence

An early 20th-century American weighted sterling silver trumpet vase by Baker-Manchester Mfg. Co. of Providence, Rhode Island. The vase has a tall, slender trumpet form with a flared rim, a gently faceted stem and a broad circular foot, creating an elegant profile suited to the display of a single flower or a small arrangement.

The underside is clearly stamped “Cement Filled Base”, “Sterling” and “0299”, together with the maker’s winged emblem. As is typical of weighted silver vases from this period, the base is filled to provide stability; the stated weight therefore represents the complete vase rather than the weight of the sterling silver alone.

Details

Item: Trumpet vase
Maker: Baker-Manchester Mfg. Co.
Origin: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Date / Period: Early 20th century, circa 1915–1930
Material: Sterling silver with a weighted cement-filled base
Marks: “Cement Filled Base”, maker’s winged emblem, “Sterling” and model number “0299”
Style: Tall trumpet form with flared rim, faceted stem and circular weighted foot
Height: Approximately 24 cm
Gross Weight: Approximately 130.6 grams, including the filled base

Condition

Very good vintage condition with age-related surface wear, light scratches and areas of patina. A small dent is present on the rim, together with minor marks to the weighted base consistent with age and previous display use. The vase remains stable and presents attractively. Please review the photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

Historical and Collector Context

Baker-Manchester Mfg. Co. is recorded as a Providence, Rhode Island silver manufacturer active from approximately 1915 to circa 1930, producing sterling silver flatware, holloware and decorative novelties. The maker’s clearly stamped emblem and the classic weighted trumpet form give this vase particular interest as an example of early 20th-century American sterling silver holloware.

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