Loetz 'kristall schiefgewaltzt' Vase with Sterling Collar

I would like to share my newest vase, a Loetz kristall schiefgewaltzt (‘rolled aslant’) with grünen (‘green’) reeded handles; it has a sterling collar that was made by William Hutton, dated 1899. Hutton was a well regarded silversmith in Sheffield, England, and he had his silverwork assayed in either Sheffield or Birmingham; this piece has the Birmingham assay mark of an anchor.

After attempting to unsuccessfully look up a PN number for this piece, I asked Warren if he could provide some direction. He suggested looking at the later PN II-6152 through 6155 vases (c.1908) since the shapes appear to be similar, but they have applied rigaree rather than handles. Since this piece is at least 9 years earlier based on the collar date, the shape would be late in the PN I series.

The vase itself, without the collar, is 6-1/2” (16.5cm) tall, and the base is ground flat.

I think it is a beautifully executed piece; the way the handles are applied in alignment with the slanting of the kristall body is very pleasing. The silver took me ages to polish (many q-tips!) but was definitely worth the effort!