Lot 508: A George V Sterling Silver Trumpet Bud Vase Birmingham 1923 Sanders and Mackenzie

A George V sterling silver specimen bud vase of slender trumpet form. The vase features a flared rim above a tapered body, a bulbous lower section, and a short stem resting on a circular base. The lower body is struck with a series of hallmarks: the maker mark S.B&S Ld for Sanders and Mackenzie, the anchor for the Birmingham assay office, the lion passant for sterling silver purity, and the lowercase date letter y for 1923. The construction includes a loaded base for stability.
Height: 175mm.